Ulla

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-lahListen

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

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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