Orsola
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Orsola
Orsola means "little bear" and derives from the Latin "ursus" (bear) with the diminutive suffix "-ola." The name is primarily used in Italian and Catholic cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Ursula, a legendary Christian martyr venerated since the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Orsola means "little bear" and derives from the Latin "ursus" (bear) with the diminutive suffix "-ola." The name is primarily used in Italian and Catholic cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Ursula, a legendary Christian martyr venerated since the Middle Ages.
Orsola currently ranks #5,587 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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