Polish form of Ursula, from Latin ursa meaning "little she-bear."
Urszula is the Polish form of Ursula, from Latin ursa meaning "little she-bear." The name carries a compact but vivid symbolic life: the bear image suggests strength, shelter, and wild dignity, while the saintly tradition around Ursula adds religious history.
Urszula preserves that heritage in a distinctly Slavic shape. As a given name, Urszula feels firm, graceful, and culturally specific. It has the elegance of a traditional European name and the sturdiness of its animal-root meaning. The result is a name that feels historic and resilient at once, with a strong identity that does not need embellishment.