"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
Christian Name · Latin/Greek Origin
Ulysses Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ulysses
boy
Ulysses means "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler", a boy's name of Latin/Greek origin. The name Ulysses does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ulysses is the pilgrim journeying home — a stranger on earth, eyes fixed on the Father's house with many mansions.
Is Ulysses in the Bible?
No — the name Ulysses does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ulysses.
Pronunciation:/yoo-LIS-eez/
OriginLatin/Greek
MeaningWrathful; Wounded; Traveler
What does Ulysses mean?
Ulysses is a boy name of Latin/Greek origin meaning "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler". Ulysses represents the long journey home — and Scripture is the story of humanity's long journey back to God. 'In my Father's house are many mansions... I go to prepare a place for you.' Every believer is a traveler heading home.
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What does Ulysses mean in the Bible?
Ulysses means "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler" and is a name of Latin/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ulysses represents the long journey home — and Scripture is the story of humanity's long journey back to God. 'In my Father's house are many mansions... I go to prepare a place for you.' Every believer is a traveler heading home.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ulysses?
Ulysses is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler" — not because Scripture names anyone Ulysses.
"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Ulysses?
Ulysses has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Ulysses?
Ulysses is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ulysses?
Ulysses is the pilgrim journeying home — a stranger on earth, eyes fixed on the Father's house with many mansions.
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Names like Ulysses
Other Latin/Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Ulysses
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Drusilla
girl
"Fruitful; Dewy-eyed"
Ulysses & Drusilla
Ulyssia
girl
"Wrathful one; Seeker; Female wanderer"
Ulysses & Ulyssia
Drusilla
girl
"Fruitful; Watered by dew"
Ulysses & Drusilla
Adriana
girl
"From Hadria; Dark one"
Ulysses & Adriana
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Ulysses & Celeste
Junia
girl
"Youthful; Born in June"
Ulysses & Junia
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Ulysses name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Ulysses does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ulysses.
Ulysses means "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler." It is a Latin/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin/Greek. Ulysses comes into English from Latin/Greek and carries the sense "Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Ulysses
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ulysses?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ulysses?
You can read every verse where Ulysses appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.