Ulises

The name Ulises is a Spanish variant of the ancient Greek name Odysseus. It is translated in meaning as 'the angry one' or 'the hating one'.

What does the name Ulises mean?

Ulises is a Spanish form of the Greek name Odysseus, whose meaning is 'the angry one' or 'the hating one'. The etymology likely traces back to the ancient Greek word odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι), which means 'to hate', 'to be angry', 'angry', and 'irritated'. The name gained recognition through Greek mythology, particularly as the hero of Homer's epic work, the Odyssey. Other variants include Odyssey, Odysseas, Odissey, Odyssa, Ulysse, Ulysses, Ulisse, and Ulixes.

Where does the name Ulises come from?

Ulises is a masculine given name with ancient Greek roots, meaning 'the angry one'. The ancient Greek word odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι) means something like to hate, to be angry, angry, or irritated. The name is primarily common in Spanish.

How do you pronounce Ulises?

The pronunciation of Ulises is three syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'U-li-ses' [uˈlises], with the even syllable structure creating a calm and clear sound that is easily understandable. The ending '-ses' gives the name a swinging note, adding movement and dynamism. Thus, Ulises sounds melodious and harmonious, with a fine, classical elegance.

Popularity

In Germany, Ulises is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,619th. In the last ten years, Ulises has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th. Global popularity and frequency are reflected in the rankings in the first name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• George Ulises Corral (Mexican footballer)
• Julio Ulises Terra (football player from Uruguay)
• Ramon Ulises Flores (footballer from El Salvador)
• Ulises Aurelio Casiano Vargas (American bishop)
• Ulises Borges (Uruguayan footballer)
• Ulises Carrion (artist from Mexico)
• Ulises Davila (football player from Mexico)
• Ulises de la Cruz (Ecuadorian footballer)
• Ulises Dumont (Argentinian actor)
• Ulises Estrella (poet from Ecuador)
• Ulises Mendivil (footballer from Mexico)
• Ulises Poirier (Chilean footballer)
• Ulises Rivas (Mexican football player)
• Ulises Saucedo (football manager from Bolivia)
• Ulises Solis (Mexican boxer)
• Ulises Valdez (Cuban cyclist)
• Ulises Vasquez (Chilean painter)