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Orsola

99% API Accuracy • 272 samples analyzed

female
Female Name 99% confidence

Overview

people
Sample Size 272

Gender Distribution

Male: 1.5%
Female: 98.5%

Origin and Meaning

Origin

Italian

Meaning

Orsola is an Italian form of the name Ursula, which comes from the Latin ursa, meaning 'bear'. It was a popular name among early Christian martyrs, including Saint Ursula, and was often given to girls who were born in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The name has become less common in recent years, but it is still occasionally used in Italy.

Geographic Distribution

This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:

IT 257 samples
98%

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