Ursule
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ursule
Ursule derives from the Latin name Ursula, which comes from the diminutive form of "ursus," meaning "bear." The name literally translates to "little bear" in Latin.
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Etymology
Ursule derives from the Latin name Ursula, which comes from the diminutive form of "ursus," meaning "bear." The name literally translates to "little bear" in Latin.
The name is primarily used in French, German, and other European Christian cultures, with notable historical roots in the veneration of Saint Ursula, a legendary Christian saint and martyr from the 4th century whose cult became especially popular in medieval Europe.
Ursule currently ranks #1,616 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1944.
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