Ursa

Ursa Meaning & Origin

About Ursa
The name "Ursa" is of Latin origin and means "bear." It is derived from the Latin word "ursus," which directly translates to "bear." In various cultures and mythologies, the bear is often associated with strength, protection, and motherly love. As a name, Ursa can symbolize these qualities and evoke a sense of power and nurturing.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ursa are female.

Ursa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ursa in Braille

Here's how to represent Ursa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ursa in braille

How to Spell the Name Ursa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ursa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ursa in sign language

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