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    Ula

    OO-luh

    Celtic/Scandinavian
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Gem of the sea; Jewel
    Origin
    Celtic/Scandinavian
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Ula (spelled Ulla in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Proverbs — Wisdom and worship
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.002% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Ula is the hidden jewel — the treasure God sees in every soul, worth everything to purchase and make His own.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 13:44

      "The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."

    • Proverbs 31:10

      "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

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