Ulla name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 17th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Germanic and Latin
Usage: Hindi, Sanskrit, English, German, Scandinavian, Latin, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: OO-lah
Meaning: To Shine, To Fill Up, Rich Powerful Ruler, Patrimony, Power, God with Us, Little Bear and Home
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What does Ulla mean?

Persistent and Uncommon Ulla is used substantially in Sanskrit, Danish, Swedish, Latin, English, Greenlandic, Hindi, German, Scandinavian, Faroese, Norwegian and Finnish is used in general as a unisex name, Ulla means "To Shine, To Fill Up, Inherited Property, Patrimony, Power, God with Us, Little Bear or Home" has origin in Germanic, Old High German and Latin.

Ulla is form of desirable Ulrika. Ulrika is form of desirable Ulrike. Ulrika is effeminate form of Ulrik. Also Ulrika is effeminate variation of Ulrich. Meaning of Ulrika is Power, Patrimony and Rich Powerful Ruler has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

Ulla is variant of famous and conifer Ursula. Ursula is variant of Ursus. Of Scandinavian and Latin origin, Unwonted and Perpetual Ursula, Ursula means "Little Female Bear, Little Bear and Small Bear".

Ulla is variant form of venerable and eminent Hulda. Hulda is variant of Huldrika. Hulda is resultant of Hilda. Also Hulda is resultant of Hildegard. Hulda is also a derivation of Huldah.

Of Old High German and Hebrew origin, Anomalous and Evergreen Hulda, Hulda means "Hold and Madam".. Ulla is celebrated on February 1st.

Ulla's impression as a baby name

Ulla is a charming and unique name for a baby girl with Finnish origins. It has a lively and effortless sound to it, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

The name Ulla represents strength, adaptability, and determination, which could inspire your little one with these qualities throughout her life. Another great thing about Ulla is that it's not very common, so your daughter will likely stand out from the crowd with such an exquisite name.

Overall, if you're looking for a simple yet distinctive name for your baby girl that embodies strong characteristics like determination and perseverance, then Ulla is an excellent choice.

How do I pronounce Ulla?

One syllabled Ulla is most commonly pronounced as OO-lah with emphasis on first OO syllable. The name can also be pronounced as u(l)-la or oo-luh.

Variants of Ulla

Uodalrich, Ula, Ursula, Ulrika, Hulda, Ursus, Orsa, Ursi, Ursina, Ursuline, Ulrike, Huldrika, Hildie, Holde, Ullan, Uli, Uljaana

Names that rhyme with Ulla

How popular is the name Ulla?

Ulla is an uncommon baby name in United States, its highest ever rank is 1596 (1899) in its 15 years run on United States naming chart. Ulla is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now.

But Ulla is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 4000 have the name. According to our estimate, over 130000 babies have been named Ulla globally.

YearRankBirths
2018155895
2017126307
2015163685
2007176255
197590685
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What numbers say about Ulla?

If letter A is your capstone in your name, it reveals your challenging nature and ambitious perspective. You know you have the power and will to accomplish whatever you imagine on your own. Your number represents mind strength and persistence. You are a lucky person and you know it. Mistakes are the only way to become better at something. People respect you for always serving the ugly truth instead of lies.

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Famous people named Ulla

  • Ulla Jürß, female Nazi and a concentration camp guard
  • Ulla Jessen, Danish actress
  • Ulla Anttila, Finnish politician and a former member of Finnish Parliament
  • Ulla Werbrouck, former Belgian politician and judoka
  • Ulla Weigerstorfer, Austrian TV Host, model and beauty queen
  • Ulla, Jewish Talmudist and one of the leading Halakhic amoraim in the Land of Israel during the latter part of the third and
  • Ulla Hoffmann, Swedish Left Party politician
  • Ulla Burchardt, German politician and member of the SPD
  • Ulla Sandbæk, former Danish Member of the European Parliament for the June Movement
  • Ulla Löfgren, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Ulla Tørnæs, Danish politician
  • Ulla Jones, former high fashion model, actress, singer
  • Ulla Schmidt, German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
  • Ulla Koivuranta, Finnish actress
  • Ulla Jacobsson, Swedish actress
  • Ulla Rodhe in Barnvagnen as Actress
  • Ulla Elgestad in Allrakäraste syster as Actress
  • Ulla Akselson is known for her acting in TV series Pelle Svansl�s
  • Ulla Blomstrand, from 1962 comedy, drama flick Svenska flickor i Paris, who characterized Marianne.
  • Ulla Dane portrayed significant character of Margit Alm in 1946 drama movie Kvinnor i väntrum.
  • In 1970, Ulla Eklund portrayed the role of Elina Koskela in drama and history flick Akseli ja Elina.
  • In 1971, Ulla Kivipato portrayed the role of Satu Santala, nurse in drama, romance movie Musta Lumikki.
  • Ulla Koppel, from 1968 drama, romance movie Jeg elsker blåt, who played Judith.
  • Ulla Lyttkens played minor role of Ulla in 1967 drama film Jag är nyfiken - en film i gult.
  • In 1996 drama, war flick, Flame, Ulla Mahaka portrayed Nyasha .
  • In 1945 comedy, drama flick, Vastamyrkky, Ulla Saarno portrayed Vilma Varanko.
  • In 1947, Ulla Sallert played the role of Ylva Vendel in comedy film Tappa inte sugen.
  • In 1956, Ulla Sjöblom portrayed the role of Genevieve in flick Den långa julmiddagen.
  • In 1965 family movie, Modiga mindre män, Ulla Melin characterized Mother.
  • In 1964, Ulla Väre characterized the role of Ulla in drama film Raportti eli balladi laivatytöistä.
  • In 1916, Ulla Nielsen characterized the role of N in drama film Syndig Kærlighed.
  • In 2015, Ulla Evrahr characterized the role of Sprecherin in documentary film Ces nouvelles drogues qui submergent l'Europe.

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