Urzula

The name Urzula has various meanings and interpretations in different cultures and languages.

In German culture, the name Urzula derives from the Latin name Ursula, which means "bear" or "little bear." This name has connections to mythology and folklore associated with animals.

In the Middle Ages, Urzula (Ursula) was a common name, often used in Catholic and Protestant traditions.

Urzula is also a popular name in Italy. In Italian, the origin of the name has the same Latin root, embodying the bear or little bear.

In English and other English-speaking countries, the name Urzula, along with its original meaning "bear," is associated with the mythological character Ursula, the queen of sea monsters, known from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid."

In Catholic tradition, Ursula was a saint and martyr who became the patroness of virgins and students.