Ursula

Meaning & origin

Ursula is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Little bear, from Latin ursa (she-bear) in an affectionate diminutive. Borne by the legendary Saint Ursula and her companions, it carries the bear's image of quiet strength and protective courage, softened into a gentle, devout name across the German-speaking world." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Ursula is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among German, European families, Ursula carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Ursula

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ursula resonates in either tradition.

How Ursula sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Ursula breaks down into 6 phonemes: /AH-R-S-AH-L-AE/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Ursula — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Ursula

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Ursula maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.