Ursula
/AH-R-S-AH-L-AE/
Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world.
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Yes — Ursula is a Christian girl name of German origin, meaning “Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world.”.
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Meaning & origin
Ursula is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among German, European families, Ursula carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Ursula look like?
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See Ursula's baby portrait →What does Ursula's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ursula resonates in either tradition.
Ursula's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ursula's full reading →
Does Ursula go with your family's names?
Ursula breaks into 6 sounds: /AH-R-S-AH-L-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ursula sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ursula beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ursula — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ursula
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Ursula
What does the name Ursula mean?
Ursula means "Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world.." It is a girl name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ursula a boy or girl name?
Ursula is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ursula?
Ursula is of German origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among German, European families.
Is Ursula a Christian name?
Yes. Ursula is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of German origin.
What does Ursula mean in German?
Ursula originates from German, where it means "Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world.."
What are common nicknames for Ursula?
Common short forms of Ursula include Ursu, Ursi.
What is the numerology of Ursula?
Ursula has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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