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Ursula
UR-syuu-luh
Ursula (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "little bear.". Example: “Ursula studied marine biology at university.”
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A feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "little bear."
"Ursula studied marine biology at university."
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Etymology
From Latin Ursula, the name of a fourth century saint. Via Proto-Indo-European *h₂ŕ̥tḱos cognate with Arcady.
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What does “Ursula” mean?
The word “Ursula” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "little bear.".
How do you pronounce “Ursula”?
“Ursula” is pronounced UR-syuu-luh (/ˈɝ.sə.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ursula” in a sentence?
Here is “Ursula” used in a sentence: “Ursula studied marine biology at university.”
What part of speech is “Ursula”?
“Ursula” is a name.
Is “Ursula” a common word?
“Ursula” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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