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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Inherited from Ulrika — not an independent word with its own separate root
- Origin
- Scandinavian (short form of Ulrika, later also of Ursula and Hulda)
- Pronunciation
- OOL-lah
Ulla is a Scandinavian name that began as a short form of Ulrika, and later also became a short form of Ursula and Hulda. It's pronounced OOL-lah. You may see it translated as "will" or "determination," but that gloss isn't well supported: Ulla inherits the meanings of the longer names it came from rather than carrying a separate one of its own.
Meaning & Origin of Ulla
Meaning: Inherited from Ulrika — not an independent word with its own separate root.
Origin: Scandinavian (short form of Ulrika, later also of Ursula and Hulda).
A common claim: Ulla is often translated as meaning "will" or "determination." Actually: That gloss isn't well supported — Ulla started as a short form of Ulrika (and later Ursula and Hulda), inheriting their meanings rather than carrying its own separate one.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ulla
OOL-lahIPA /ˈʊla/
Popularity of Ulla
Ulla does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ulla mean?
Inherited from Ulrika — not an independent word with its own separate root. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ulla?
Ulla is pronounced OOL-lah (IPA: /ˈʊla/).
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