"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
Ursuline Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ursuline
girl
Ursuline means "Little bear; She-bear", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Ursuline does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ursuline protects with fierce love — the mother bear guarding her young, the holy fierceness that defends what God has entrusted to her care.
Is Ursuline in the Bible?
No — the name Ursuline 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 Ursuline.
Pronunciation:/UR-suh-leen/
OriginLatin
MeaningLittle bear; She-bear
What does Ursuline mean?
Ursuline is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Little bear; She-bear". Ursuline is the she-bear — fiercely protective, as a mother protects her young. 'As a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, I will meet them, and will rend the caul of their heart.' Ursuline protects with the fierceness of holy love.
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What does Ursuline mean in the Bible?
Ursuline means "Little bear; She-bear" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ursuline is the she-bear — fiercely protective, as a mother protects her young. 'As a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, I will meet them, and will rend the caul of their heart.' Ursuline protects with the fierceness of holy love.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ursuline?
Ursuline 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 Ursuline.
"Thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. He is now hid in some pit, or in some other place: and it shall come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever heareth it shall say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Ursuline?
Ursuline has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Ursuline?
Ursuline is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ursuline?
Ursuline protects with fierce love — the mother bear guarding her young, the holy fierceness that defends what God has entrusted to her care.
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Ursuline name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ursuline
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ursuline?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ursuline?
You can read every verse where Ursuline 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.