Ülo

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Estonian

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Etymology

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From pre-Christian Livonian Ilo (joy), cognate with Finnish ilo, latinised as Ylo in the Chronicle of Henry of Livonia. Revived through 19th-century literature and by folk etymology associated with Estonian ülev (exalted) and üllas (noble).

Proper noun

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Ülo

  1. a male given name from Livonian
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