Girl name
Ulva name meaning
“affection, intimacy”
Ulva is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ulfah, meaning “affection” or “intimacy”. In Indonesian usage, it may be a variant of Ulfa. The two forms reflect an alternation between the letters f and v found in some modern spellings of names.
What does Ulva mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ulva
In Indonesian usage, Ulva may be a variant of Ulfa, from Arabic ulfah, 'intimacy or affection'. The letters f and v alternate in some modern name spellings.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ulva in Islam and the Quran
Ulva does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Ulva
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulfa/ |
| Arabic script | ألفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜ᮪ᮗ |
Is Ulva a girl’s name?
Yes, Ulva is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ulva ranks #2,752 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ulva
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
FAQ about the name Ulva
What is the meaning of Ulva?
Ulva means affection, intimacy. In Indonesian usage, Ulva may be a variant of Ulfa, from Arabic ulfah, 'intimacy or affection'. The letters f and v alternate in some modern name spellings.
Is Ulva a girl’s name?
Yes, Ulva is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ulva?
Ulva is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ulva in the Quran?
Ulva does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ulva have?
Ulva has 2 syllables (Ul-va) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ulva?
Ulva ranks #2,752 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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