Girl name · Latin
Ursa
“she-bear”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Ursa.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Ursa — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Ursa is the bare Latin noun, and it is in the sky as well as the forest: Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are among the oldest named constellations, and the Little Bear holds Polaris. So the name is simultaneously the most earthbound and the most celestial in this group.
It is very rare as a given name anywhere and has no US ranking, though the rise of Ursula's short forms and of two-syllable animal names makes it more plausible now than it has been.
It is already minimal. Two syllables want two or three (Ursa Josephine, Ursa Vale). On our vibe map it is Celestial through the constellation, Modern Minimalist through the sound.
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All Latin names →Ursa — common questions
Is Ursa a boy or girl name?
Ursa is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin.
What does the name Ursa mean?
Ursa means “she-bear” of Latin origin. Ursa is the bare Latin noun, and it is in the sky as well as the forest: Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are among the oldest named constellations, and the Little Bear holds Polaris. So the name is simultaneously the most earthbound and the most celestial in this group.
Where does the name Ursa come from?
Ursa is Latin in origin. It is very rare as a given name anywhere and has no US ranking, though the rise of Ursula's short forms and of two-syllable animal names makes it more plausible now than it has been.
What are common nicknames for Ursa?
Urs — the short-forms parents most often use for Ursa.
How popular is Ursa?
Ursa did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Ursa you might want for the nursery.