"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."
Biblical Name · Celtic/Scandinavian Origin
Ula Meaning in the Bible
Ula
girl
Ula means "Gem of the sea; Jewel", a girl's name of Celtic/Scandinavian origin. Ula appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 13:44 is the passage most often tied to it. Ula is the hidden jewel — the treasure God sees in every soul, worth everything to purchase and make His own.
Is Ula in the Bible?
Yes — Ula (spelled Ulla in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/OO-luh/
OriginCeltic/Scandinavian
MeaningGem of the sea; Jewel
What does Ula mean?
Ula is a girl name of Celtic/Scandinavian origin meaning "Gem of the sea; Jewel". Ula speaks of hidden treasure — like the kingdom of heaven, which Jesus compared to treasure hidden in a field. The most precious gems are often found in unexpected depths.
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What does Ula mean in the Bible?
Ula means "Gem of the sea; Jewel" and is a name of Celtic/Scandinavian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ula speaks of hidden treasure — like the kingdom of heaven, which Jesus compared to treasure hidden in a field. The most precious gems are often found in unexpected depths. God sees the jewel in every soul, even when the world sees nothing.
Where does Ula appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ula is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 13:44. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ula?
Ula is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ula?
Ula is the hidden jewel — the treasure God sees in every soul, worth everything to purchase and make His own.
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Ula name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Ula (spelled Ulla in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Ula means "Gem of the sea; Jewel." It is a Celtic/Scandinavian name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Celtic/Scandinavian. Ula comes into English from Celtic/Scandinavian and carries the sense "Gem of the sea; Jewel." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Ula
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ula?
You can read every verse where Ula 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.