"And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Scandinavian Origin
Ulla Meaning in the Bible
Ulla
girl
Ulla means "Yoke; Burden; Will; Determination", a girl's name of Hebrew/Scandinavian origin. Ulla appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Chronicles 7:39 is the passage most often tied to it. Ulla transforms the concept of 'yoke' from burden to blessing — Jesus' yoke is the lightest load a soul can carry.
Is Ulla in the Bible?
Yes — Ulla appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 7:39.
Pronunciation:/ULL-uh/
OriginHebrew/Scandinavian
MeaningYoke; Burden; Will; Determination
What does Ulla mean?
Ulla is a girl name of Hebrew/Scandinavian origin meaning "Yoke; Burden; Will; Determination". Ulla was a descendant of Asher listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. Though little is known of this figure, the name connects to Jesus' invitation: 'Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me...
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What does Ulla mean in the Bible?
Ulla means "Yoke; Burden; Will; Determination" and is a name of Hebrew/Scandinavian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ulla was a descendant of Asher listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. Though little is known of this figure, the name connects to Jesus' invitation: 'Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me... for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.'
Where does Ulla appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ulla is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Chronicles 7:39. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ulla?
Ulla is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ulla?
Ulla transforms the concept of 'yoke' from burden to blessing — Jesus' yoke is the lightest load a soul can carry.
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Names that pair well with Ulla
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Bowen
boy
"Son of Owen; Young warrior"
Ulla & Bowen
Dante
boy
"Enduring; Steadfast; Lasting"
Ulla & Dante
Elias
boy
"My God is the LORD (Greek form of Elijah)"
Ulla & Elias
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Great destroyer; Feller of trees"
Ulla & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Hewer; Mighty warrior; Destroyer"
Ulla & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Hewer"
Ulla & Gideon
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Ulla name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Ulla appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 7:39.
Ulla means "Yoke; Burden; Will; Determination." It is a Hebrew/Scandinavian name. The King James Bible uses it in 1 Chronicles 7:39, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Scandinavian. Ulla comes into English from Hebrew/Scandinavian and carries the sense "Yoke; Burden; Will; Determination." It appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 7:39.
Common questions about the name Ulla
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ulla?
You can read every verse where Ulla appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.