Ueli
Ueli is a masculine given name used primarily in Switzerland, especially among Swiss German speakers. It is typically a diminutive form of Ulrich, from the Old High German Uodalrich, combining uodal meaning “heritage” or “origin” with ric meaning “ruler.” The name is commonly interpreted as meaning “heritage-ruler” or “prosperous ruler.”
In Swiss German-speaking regions, Ueli remains a common name and has been borne by several notable figures.
The given name Ueli reflects regional naming traditions and lexical roots tied to Ulrich. While most commonly