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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?
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?
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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.
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I think ILL-va is an acceptable pronunciation. It's not 100% right but it's close enough.
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I like it. Great meaning and sound (I think- I'm not quite sure how to pronounce it either.)
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I love it! "silvery and mysterious and awesomely obscure" describes it perfectly. :)
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I like that very much! Very pretty, though at first I was saying EEL-va. What is the correct way to say it?
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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.
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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
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
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thank you!
Very helpful!
Very helpful!
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