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Urszula

Urszula is the authentic Polish form of the Latin name Ursula. It retains its distinctive regional spelling, celebrating rich Central European cultural and literary traditions. An elegant and expressive choice for families wishing to honor their ancestral heritage.

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International equivalents and translations

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Urszula
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Latin-rooted name meaning 'little bear', traditionally associated with courage and resolve.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Urszula je poľská podoba latinského mena Ursula, ktoré vzniklo ako zdrobnenina apelatíva ursa „medvedica“ pomocou prípony -ula. Význam mena sa preto vykladá ako „malá medvedica“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Urszula vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

URSZULA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

13 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 October
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Poľská spoluhlásková skupina sz sa vyslovuje približne ako slovenské š; meno znie [uršula].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Urszula
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Urszuly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Urszule
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Urszulu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Urszula
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Urszule
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Urszulou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
UrszulkaUlaUlkaUrszulciaUrsia
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Urszula
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Urszula! Ula! Urszulka!

Notable figures named Urszula

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Urszula Ledóchowska
PL
1865 – 1939Historical Figure

Roman Catholic missionary and saint (1865–1939)

Urszula
PL
born 1960Notable Figure

Polish female singer of rock / pop

Urszula Demkow
PL
born 1962Notable Figure

Polish allergist, internist and immunologist

Urszula Zajączkowska
PL
born 1978Notable Figure

Polish botanist and poet

Test how Urszula sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Urszula Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:U.S.without dots:US
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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