Message: "Ylva" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Ylva

by New_Chloe

11/10/2009, 7:19 PM

Another's post on the name Wolfram led me to this name (which means "she-wolf"). It's a Scandinavian name, and I have utterly fallen head over heels for it. It seems silvery and mysterious and awesomely obscure.

I was wondering what thoughts are on this name - especially from the Scandinavian members of the board! In the comments it says that people who are unfamiliar with the Swedish y-sound should pronounce it as "ILL-va". Is this acceptable?

#Ylva

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- lac

11/11/2009, 12:32 PM

Excellent description of the name. I really like it too. I prn it ILL-va as well, and probably wouldn't like any other prn.

- Sigrid (Beautiful Victory)

11/11/2009, 3:27 AM

I think ILL-va is an acceptable pronunciation. It's not 100% right but it's close enough.

- Dracotorix

11/10/2009, 10:02 PM

I like it. Great meaning and sound (I think- I'm not quite sure how to pronounce it either.)

- telfalathiel

11/10/2009, 7:51 PM

I love it! "silvery and mysterious and awesomely obscure" describes it perfectly. :)

- BBH +3

11/10/2009, 7:27 PM

I like that very much! Very pretty, though at first I was saying EEL-va. What is the correct way to say it?

- New_Chloe +2

11/10/2009, 7:30 PM

I'm not sure either! I'm hoping a Scandinavian member can clear up the mystery. It's it a lovely name?! I just love new discoveries.

- CN (CSwe) +1

11/11/2009, 11:48 AM

Pronunciation of Ylva

I posted a link to a sound file of me saying Ylva on the facts board. Hope it helps.

http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=3565441&board=gen

- New_Chloe

11/11/2009, 8:50 PM

thank you!

Very helpful!

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