The name Ursula is primarily a female name of Scandinavian origin that means Female Bear.

Baby name meanings ursula. Name of a fourth century saint Latin Ursula from ursa female bear and -ula diminutive suffix meaning little she-bear. Baby Names Baby Names. Ursula Martius FranklinCanadian metallurgist physicist and author.

Girl name origins meanings. Meaning and Origin of. Meaning History Means little bear derived from a diminutive form of the Latin word ursa she-bear.

Many legends have risen about Saint Ursula possibly the fourth century and her maiden companions. Name of the overweight octopus sea-witch in. Ursula is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin.

The 1 online source for baby names and meanings unique baby names most popular baby names lists celebrity baby news and more. Meaning of the name Ursula. It is the name of a Christian Saint and popularity may have been increased in England by Shakespeares use of the name in his play Much Ado About Nothing.

Scandinavian Baby Names Meaning. What Does Ursula Mean and History. Ursula as a girls name is pronounced UR-soo-lah.

A borrowing from Middle Latin Ursula is a diminutive of the Latin ursa she-bear. It is of Scandinavian and Latin origin and the meaning of Ursula is little she-bear. Find meaning of name Ursula its synonyms religion numerology similar names and other details with FirstCry baby name finder.