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Name Origin

Uli is a short form of the German name Ulrich, which means 'rich ruler' or 'powerful wolf'. It is primarily used as a masculine given name.

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Famous People

Uli Hoeneß (1952-)

Footballer and businessman

  • Won the FIFA World Cup with West Germany in 1974
  • Three-time Bundesliga champion as a player
  • Highly successful president and manager of Bayern Munich

Uli Stielike (1954-)

Footballer and coach

  • Won the UEFA European Championship with West Germany in 1980
  • Played over 400 Bundesliga games
  • Successful coach of teams like Real Madrid and the Spanish national team

Uli Jon Roth (1955-)

Musician

  • Lead guitarist for the band Scorpions from 1973-1978
  • Known for his virtuosic neoclassical metal style

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