Origin and Meaning of Ursula

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Ursula

Latin

Meaning of Ursula

The name Ursula is derived from the Latin word "ursula" meaning "little she-bear" ("ursa" means "she-bear" in Latin).

Famous bearers

Bearers include Ursula K. Le Guin (born 1929), an American author; Ursula Andress (born 1936), a Swiss actress; Ursula Martinez, an Anglo-Spanish performance artist.

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