Ylva

Ylva Meaning & Origin

About Ylva
The name "Ylva" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ΓΊlfr," meaning "wolf." As such, the name "Ylva" carries the symbolic meaning of strength, independence, and fierceness associated with wolves. It is often used as a feminine given name, representing a person who possesses these qualities or is admired for their resilience and determination.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ylva are female.

Ylva Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
YA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Y410
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y L EY1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/ylva*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ylva in Braille

Here's how to represent Ylva in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ylva in braille

How to Spell the Name Ylva in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ylva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ylva in sign language

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