Male Name
Ueli
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
alpinists
diminutives
isograms
mountaineers
short forms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
40/100
Meaning & Etymology
Ueli is a Swiss diminutive form of the masculine given name Ulrich. It is commonly used in Switzerland as a familiar or affectionate form of the name. The name Ulrich itself has Germanic origins, meaning 'prosperity and power' or 'rich and powerful heritage.' Ueli, as a diminutive, carries a more informal and endearing connotation, often used in personal or familial contexts.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ulrich
Evolution:
The name Ueli evolved as a Swiss hypocoristic form of Ulrich, reflecting the linguistic tendency in Swiss German to create diminutive forms of names. This evolution is part of a broader pattern in Ger...
Source:
Germanic linguistic traditions and Swiss cultural naming practices.