Urszula
Urszula is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Polish origin, meaning “Little she-bear”.
| Meaning | Little she-bear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Polish |
| Pronunciation | oor-SHOO-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Urszula
Urszula is the Polish form of Ursula, from the Latin ursa, she-bear, with a diminutive ending, so it means 'little she-bear'. The Polish spelling gives the pronunciation 'oor-SHOO-lah', and it is often shortened to Ula or Ulka. The name has been used in Poland since the Middle Ages and was especially popular for girls born in the 1960s and 1970s.
Is Urszula a Christian name?
The name honours St Ursula, a legendary early martyr associated with Cologne, and St Urszula Ledóchowska, a Polish nun canonized in 2003.
How popular is Urszula?
Familiar in Poland, mostly among middle-aged women.
Gifts with the name Urszula
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Urszula mean?
Urszula means 'Little she-bear'. It is of Latin, via Polish origin.
Is Urszula a Christian name?
The name honours St Ursula, a legendary early martyr associated with Cologne, and St Urszula Ledóchowska, a Polish nun canonized in 2003.
How do you pronounce Urszula?
Urszula is pronounced oor-SHOO-lah.
Is Urszula a boy or girl name?
Urszula is usually a girl name.