"I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Ursula Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ursula
girl
Ursula means "Little bear; She-bear", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Ursula does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ursula protects with fierce love — the bereaved she-bear, mighty and chafed, the tender guardian whose ferocity mirrors God's jealous protection.
Is Ursula in the Bible?
No — the name Ursula does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Little bear; She-bear", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ursula.
Pronunciation:/UR-suh-lah/
OriginLatin
MeaningLittle bear; She-bear
What does Ursula mean?
Ursula is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Little bear; She-bear". Ursula is the she-bear — fierce in protection and tender in nurture. 'As a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, I will meet them.' Ursula protects with the intensity of God's own jealous love.
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What does Ursula mean in the Bible?
Ursula means "Little bear; She-bear" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ursula is the she-bear — fierce in protection and tender in nurture. 'As a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, I will meet them.' Ursula protects with the intensity of God's own jealous love.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ursula?
Ursula is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Little bear; She-bear" — not because Scripture names anyone Ursula.
"Thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Ursula?
Ursula has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Ursula?
Ursula is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ursula?
Ursula protects with fierce love — the bereaved she-bear, mighty and chafed, the tender guardian whose ferocity mirrors God's jealous protection.
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Ursula name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ursula
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ursula?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ursula?
You can read every verse where Ursula 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.