Ulla as a Female Name
Ulla is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Ulla for a girl get a name with a clear Scandinavian/German (short form of Ulrika/Ulrike or Ursula) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Ulla means “prosperity/power and rule (from Ulrika, Old German Odalric: 'odal' heritage/prosperity + 'ric' power/ruler) or 'little bear' (when from Ursula). The given gloss 'will, determination' is not supported by either source name.” and is of Scandinavian/German (short form of Ulrika/Ulrike or Ursula) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Ulrika, Ulrike, Ursula, Ulli.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Ulla across all genders, see the complete Ulla name meaning.
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Is Ulla a girl's name?+
Ulla is most commonly a girl's name. It means “prosperity/power and rule (from Ulrika, Old German Odalric: 'odal' heritage/prosperity + 'ric' power/ruler) or 'little bear' (when from Ursula). The given gloss 'will, determination' is not supported by either source name.” and is of Scandinavian/German (short form of Ulrika/Ulrike or Ursula) origin.
What does Ulla mean?+
Ulla means “prosperity/power and rule (from Ulrika, Old German Odalric: 'odal' heritage/prosperity + 'ric' power/ruler) or 'little bear' (when from Ursula). The given gloss 'will, determination' is not supported by either source name.” and originates from Scandinavian/German (short form of Ulrika/Ulrike or Ursula).