Ursula

Ursula is a Latin name derived from ursa, meaning bear, with the diminutive suffix -ula giving it the sense of little bear. The name became widely known in medieval Europe through the legend of Saint Ursula, a British princess said to have been martyred at Cologne along with a company of virgin companions, making it a popular choice for girls in Catholic regions. The name spread across several European languages and cultures, appearing as Úrsula in Spanish and Portuguese, Ursule in French, and Orsolya in Hungarian. Ursa and Ursina are among the related forms derived from the same Latin root.