Ursula
Girl name · Latin · pronounced UR-soo-lah
Verified name
What does Ursula mean?
Little bear
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: Latin|German|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 919 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5927 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ursa, Ussi
Variant: Urszula
Related: Orsola
Using Ursula across cultures
Known across Europe since medieval times; the saint name form is recognized everywhere.
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