What is the origin of the name Ulisses?

Ulisses is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ulisses?

Ulisses is currently ranked #6136 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ulisses?

Ulisses is pronounced oo-LEE-ses.

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BoyGreek

Ulisses

oo-LEE-ses

Popularity

#6136

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,296

Peak Year

#68 in 1999

First Recorded

1971

Style

Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Portuguese and Spanish form of Ulysses, derived from the Greek name Odysseus, meaning 'wrathful' or 'to hate'.

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Uli Liss

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Uli Liss

Spelling Variations

Ulysses Odysseus

Similar Names

Achilles Hector Leonidas Xander

Personality Traits

BraveIntelligentAdventurousResilient

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