Ulisse

Ulisse is the Italian variant of the Greek first name Odysseus. The name translates to 'the angry one' or 'the hater'.

What does the name Ulisse mean?

The name Ulisse is the Italian form of the ancient Greek Odysseus. Its translation means 'the angry one' or 'the hater'. The roots of the name likely lie in the ancient Greek word odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι), which means 'to hate', 'to be angry', 'angry', or 'irritated'. The name became well-known through Greek mythology, where Odysseus appears as a hero in Homer's work Odyssey. Other variants include Odyssey, Odysseas, Odissey, Odyssa, Ulysse, Ulysses, Ulises, and Ulixes.

Where does the name Ulisse come from?

The name Ulisse has ancient Greek roots and means 'the angry one'.

How do you pronounce Ulisse?

The pronunciation of Ulisse is three syllables and has a compact sound structure. It is pronounced as 'U-lis-se' [uˈlisse]. The double consonant in the middle gives the name a certain density, while the ending '-sse' creates a closed and stable effect. This gives the name a clear form and makes it sound powerful and harmonious – concise, sonorous, and with classical grace.

Popularity

In Germany, Ulisse is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Ulisse has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Giovanni Ulisse Lucci (Italian painter)
• Giulio Ulisse Arata (Italian architect)
• Ulisse Aldrovandi (doctor from Italy)
• Ulisse Cambi (Italian artist)
• Ulisse Caputo (Italian painter)
• Ulisse Dini (Italian mathematician)
• Ulisse Munari (Italian astronomer)
• Ulisse Pichi (Italian painter)
• Ulisse Ribustini (Italian painter)
• Ulisse Stacchini (Italian architect)