English Explanatory Dictionary

Ursula

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Latin.

Pronunciation

/ˈɜː.sjʊ.lə/ /ˈɜː.ʃʊ.lə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Ursula.wav /ˈɝ.sə.lə/

Word forms

Ursula

Etymology

From Latin Ursula, the name of a fourth century saint. Via Proto-Indo-European *h₂ŕ̥tḱos cognate with Arcady.

Derived words

Ursula butterfly Ursulian Ursuline
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