Ulysses
/yooːlihseeːz/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ulysses is a English name meaning "Walker". The name Ulysses is derived from the Latin Ulixes, which in turn comes from the Greek Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς). The etymology of Odysseus itself is debated, but likely related to the Greek words 'odyssomai' (to hate) or 'odyne' (pain).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic yooːlihseeːz
IPA juːlɪsiːz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as yooːlihseeːz. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ulysses
- · Ulysses S. Grant - 18th U.S. President
- · James Joyce - Author of Ulysses
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