Ursula

Ursula Meaning & Origin

About Ursula
The name Ursula is of Latin origin and means "little she-bear." It is derived from the Latin word "ursa," meaning bear. The name carries connotations of strength, courage, and independence, as bears are often associated with these qualities. Ursula is a name that has been used in various cultures and has a timeless and classic feel to it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ursula are female.

Ursula Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -26.47% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSL
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U62040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 S AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərsələ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ursula in Braille

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

The name Ursula in braille

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

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

The name Ursula in sign language

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