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Ylva

A name meaning "she-wolf".

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Ylva is a girl name meaning "she-wolf".

GenderGirl
Meaningshe-wolf
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

The name means "she-wolf", a derivative of Old Norse úlfr "wolf".

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, norwegian

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