Unisex name
Uly name meaning
“lovely, beautiful”
Uly is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked in Batak naming to “lovely” or “beautiful.” Its basis is Toba Batak uli, a word expressing beauty. Related spellings include Uli and Ully; Uli can also occur as a short name from other sources.
What does Uly mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Uly
In Batak naming, Uli comes from Toba Batak uli, expressing beauty. The same spelling can also occur as a short name from other sources.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Uly
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Uly, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Afriyadi: born in April
- Rino: day or daytime
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Meaning of each word
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
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Uly Aditiya
Meaning of each word
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Hastomo: the eighth
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Uly Priambodo
Meaning of each word
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Priambodo: pleasant in speech
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Meaning of each word
- Uly: lovely, beautiful
- Prang: war, battle
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
How to pronounce Uly
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uli/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜᮤ |
Is Uly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Uly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Uly ranks #330 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Uly
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
Famous people named Uly
- Uly Faoziyah
- Uly Zahara Harahap · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Uly
What is the meaning of Uly?
Uly means lovely, beautiful. In Batak naming, Uli comes from Toba Batak uli, expressing beauty. The same spelling can also occur as a short name from other sources.
Is Uly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Uly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Uly have?
Uly has 2 syllables (U-ly) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Uly?
Uly ranks #330 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Uly?
Other spellings: Uli, Ully.
What full names go well with Uly?
Some ideas: Uly Afriyadi Rino; Uly Lingga Prayoga; Uly Aditiya.
Famous people named Uly?
Notable people named Uly include Uly Faoziyah, Uly Zahara Harahap.
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