Ursuline

Ursuline Meaning & Origin

About Ursuline
The name "Ursuline" is derived from the Latin word "ursa," meaning "bear." It is associated with the Catholic religious order of Ursulines, founded by Saint Angela Merici in the 16th century. The name symbolizes strength, courage, and maternal protection, reflecting the order's mission to educate and empower women. Ursuline is often used as a given name for girls, embodying qualities of resilience and nurturing.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSLN
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U6204050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER0 S UW1 L AY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ursuline*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ursuline in Braille

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

The name Ursuline in braille

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

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

The name Ursuline in sign language

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