What is the origin of the name Ursula?

Ursula is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Ursula?

Ursula is currently ranked #5266 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ursula?

Ursula is pronounced UR-suh-lah.

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Ursula

UR-suh-lah

Popularity

#5266

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

14,782

Peak Year

#400 in 1967

First Recorded

1881

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Latin word 'ursa,' meaning 'little bear'.

Nickname Watch

Ursa Ulla

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Ursula Andress
Swiss actress, a Bond girl in 'Dr. No'
Ursula K. Le Guin
American author known for science fiction and fantasy

Nicknames

Ursa Ulla

Similar Names

Clara Flora Stella Aurora

Personality Traits

IndependentWiseStrongProtective

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