Ulrich

English

Etymology

Variant of Ullrich.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Ulrich (plural Ulriches)

1. A surname.

German

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German Uodalrich (Odalric, Udalric), from uodal (“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 Uodalrich, popular in Germany since the Middle Ages, feminine equivalent Ulrike, equivalent to English Ulric, Danish Ulrik, Norwegian Ulrik, or Swedish Ulrik
   1. (historical) Saint Ulrich of Augsburg.