Ulla

Ulla is a Scandinavian and German feminine name that originated as a short form of Ulrika, itself the feminine equivalent of Ulrich, derived from the Old High German elements uodal, meaning ancestral estate or heritage, and ric, meaning power or ruler. The name has been in steady use across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and German-speaking countries, gaining particular popularity in the mid-twentieth century. Related forms include Ulrika, Ulrike, and Ulrica.