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Uģis Ozols
Uģis is a Latvian masculine given name and may refer to: * Uģis Brūvelis (born 1971), Latvian race walker * Uģis Lasmanis (born 1967), Latvian rower * Uģis Pinete (born 1991), Latvian basketball player *Uģis Prauliņš (born 1957), Latvian composer *Uģis Viļums (born 1979), Latvian basketball player *Uģis Žaļims Uģis Žaļims (born 19 February 1986 in Saldus) is a Latvian bobsledder, both pilot and brakeman who has competed since 2008. So far his highest achievements include a gold medal at the four-man 2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup race in St. Moritz a ... (born 1986), Latvian bobsledder References {{given name Latvian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast, and shares a Maritime boundary, maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of , with a population of 1.9million. The country has a Temperate climate, temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and List of cities and towns in Latvia, largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian language, Latvian. Russians in Latvia, Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian language, Russian as their native tongue. After centuries of State of the Teutonic Order, Teutonic, Swedish Livonia, Swedish, Inflanty Voi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugo (name)
Hugo is a surname and a masculine given name. The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo. For detailed history and etymology of the name, see Hugh (given name). The name ''Hugo'' is actually a short form of old names like ''Hugbert'' and ''Hugbald''. The name is derived from the old Germanic , meaning 'sense, mind, thought', and , meaning 'to think'. In other words, ''Hugo'' means thinker or clever. Hugo is one of the most popular given names in Europe, ranking as high as #8 in Belgium Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeas ... in 2006. Notable people < ...
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Latvian Language
Latvian (, ), also known as Lettish, is an East Baltic languages, East Baltic language belonging to the Indo-European language family. It is spoken in the Baltic region, and is the language of the Latvians. It is the official language of Latvia as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 1.5 million native Latvian speakers in Latvia and 100,000 abroad. Altogether, 2 million, or 80% of the population of Latvia, spoke Latvian in the 2000s, before the total number of inhabitants of Latvia slipped to 1.8 million in 2022. Of those, around 1.16 million or 62% of Latvia's population used it as their primary language at home, though excluding the Latgale Planning Region, Latgale and Riga Planning Region, Riga regions it is spoken as a native language in villages and towns by over 90% of the population. As a Baltic languages, Baltic language, Latvian is most closely related to neighboring Lithuanian language, Lithuanian (as well as Old Prussian language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Brūvelis
Uģis Brūvelis (born June 28, 1971) is a Latvian race walker Race walking, or racewalking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Race judges carefully asses .... He was born in Balgale parish. Achievements References * 1971 births Living people People from Talsi Municipality Latvian male race walkers Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Latvia {{Latvia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Lasmanis
Uģis Lasmanis (born 29 July 1967) is a Latvian rower. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, .... References 1967 births Living people Latvian male rowers Olympic rowers for Latvia Rowers at the 1992 Summer Olympics Rowers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Ventspils {{Latvia-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Pinete
Uģis is a Latvian masculine given name and may refer to: *Uģis Brūvelis (born 1971), Latvian race walker *Uģis Lasmanis (born 1967), Latvian rower * Uģis Pinete (born 1991), Latvian basketball player *Uģis Prauliņš (born 1957), Latvian composer *Uģis Viļums (born 1979), Latvian basketball player *Uģis Žaļims Uģis Žaļims (born 19 February 1986 in Saldus) is a Latvian bobsledder, both pilot and brakeman who has competed since 2008. So far his highest achievements include a gold medal at the four-man 2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup race in St. Moritz a ... (born 1986), Latvian bobsledder References {{given name Latvian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Prauliņš
Uģis Prauliņš (; born 17 June 1957) is a Latvian composer whose choral work ''Missa Rigensis'' (Riga Mass) was recorded by the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, the Riga Cathedral Boys Choir, Youth Choir BALSIS and has been performed in several locations around the world, amongst those Canada, France, England. Background Uģis Prauliņš was born in Riga and studied at the Emīls Dārziņš Music School from 1963 to 1974. Later, he studied conducting and pedagogy at the Latvian Academy of Music from 1977 to 1982, where he also studied composition with Jānis Ivanovs in 1982–83 and Ģederts Ramans from 1984 to 1989 and piano with Valda Kalnina from 1977 to 1982 and 1984–89. As a keyboardist, he was active as a rock musician in the progressive rock group Salve in the 1970s and in the folk-/progressive-rock group Vecās mājas in the 1980s. Selected works His album ''Pagānu gadagrāmata'' (Pagan Yearbook), was recorded with the band Iļģi with guest appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Viļums
Uģis Viļums (born 28 July 1979 in Saldus, Latvian SSR) is a former Latvian professional basketball guard, who played for Barons LMT. He was member of the Latvia men's national basketball team The Latvia men's national basketball team () represents Latvia in international basketball. They are organized and run by the Latvian Basketball Association. Latvia has reached the European Basketball Championship 15 times, with their ultimat .... References Living people 1979 births ASK Riga players People from Saldus BK Ventspils players BK Liepājas Lauvas players Latvian men's basketball players 21st-century Latvian people {{latvia-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uģis Žaļims
Uģis Žaļims (born 19 February 1986 in Saldus) is a Latvian bobsledder, both pilot and brakeman who has competed since 2008. So far his highest achievements include a gold medal at the four-man 2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup race in St. Moritz as well as tenth place as pilot at the two-man 2011–12 Bobsleigh World Cup The 2011–12 Bobsleigh World Cup is a multi race tournament over a season for bobsleigh. The season started on 2 December 2011 in Igls, Austria and ended on 11 February 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The World Cup is organised by the FIBT wh ... race in Altenberg. ReferencesUģis Žaļims profile at the FIBT homepage 1986 births Living people Latvian male bobsledders People from Saldus {{Latvia-bobsleigh-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvian Masculine Given Names
Latvian may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Latvia **Latvians, a Baltic ethnic group, native to what is modern-day Latvia and the immediate geographical region **Latvian language, also referred to as Lettish **Latvian cuisine **Latvian culture **Latvian horse *Latvian Gambit, an opening in chess See also *Latvia (other) Latvia is a country in Europe. Latvia can also refer to: * Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (1940–1990) * Latvia (European Parliament constituency) * 1284 Latvia - asteroid * Latvia Peak - mountain in Tajikistan Tajikistan, officially the ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
