Name Meaning & Origin
"An Áss associated with archery and skiing; the stepson of Thor."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
In Norse mythology, Ullr is a god associated with skiing and archery. Although literary attestations of Ullr are sparse, evidence including relatively ancient place-name evidence from Scandinavia suggests that he was a major god in earlier Germanic paganism. Proto-Germanic *wulþuz ('glory') appears to have been an important concept of which his name is a reflex. The word appears as owlþu- on the 3rd-century Thorsberg chape.
In Norse mythology, Ullr is a god associated with skiing and archery. Although literary attestations of Ullr are sparse, evidence including relatively ancient place-name evidence from Scandinavia suggests that he was a major god in earlier Germanic paganism. Proto-Germanic *wulþuz ('glory') appears to have been an important concept of which his name is a reflex. The word appears as owlþu- on the 3rd-century Thorsberg chape.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Ullr" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An Áss associated with archery and skiing; the stepson of Thor.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Ullr in the US. Peaked in 2019 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ullr is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 6.
Ullr is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Ullr. The name peaked in 2019 with 5 recorded uses.
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