Ulrich

English

Etymology

Variant of Ullrich.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Ulrich (plural Ulriches)

1. A surname.

German

Etymology

From Old High German uodil (“heritage, homestead”) + rihhi (“ruler”). English sources also suggest Old English wulf (“wolf”) + ric (“ruler”).

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Proper noun

Ulrich m (proper noun, strong, genitive Ulrichs)

1. a male given name from Old High German, popular in Germany since the Middle Ages, feminine equivalent Ulrike, equivalent to English Ulric, Danish Ulrik, Norwegian Ulrik, or Swedish Ulrik