"Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Ursa Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ursa
girl
Ursa means "Bear; She-bear", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Ursa does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ursa protects with bear-like fierceness — robbed of whelps yet undaunted, the mother whose devotion is more dangerous than folly.
Is Ursa in the Bible?
No — the name Ursa does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bear; She-bear", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ursa.
Pronunciation:/UR-suh/
OriginLatin
MeaningBear; She-bear
What does Ursa mean?
Ursa is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Bear; She-bear". Ursa is the she-bear — fierce in protection. 'Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.' Ursa protects with the fierceness of a mother's devotion.
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What does Ursa mean in the Bible?
Ursa means "Bear; She-bear" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ursa is the she-bear — fierce in protection. 'Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.' Ursa protects with the fierceness of a mother's devotion.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ursa?
Ursa is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Bear; She-bear" — not because Scripture names anyone Ursa.
"Thy father is a man of war... they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ursa?
Ursa is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ursa?
Ursa protects with bear-like fierceness — robbed of whelps yet undaunted, the mother whose devotion is more dangerous than folly.
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Ursa name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ursa?
You can read every verse where Ursa 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.