Sula

Meaning of Sula

The name Sula, pronounced SOO-luh, arrives with a soothing blend of history and head-turning charm. Its roots stretch from the Hebrew Shulamit—“peaceful”—to an old Gaelic word evoking sleek seabirds, while some also link it to Arabic notions of safety and community. Like a gentle pebble guiding water along its path, Sula carries calm resilience and just a whisper of sunshine at dawn. After a long pause from the spotlight, it’s tiptoeing back into America’s Top 1000—eleven baby Sulas in 2024 (ranked 939), up from just five last year—making it both delightfully rare and refreshingly modern. Add a dash of literary flair à la Toni Morrison and she’s got a little superpower: standing out in any crowd with effortless grace.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as SOO-luh (/'suːlə/)

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Notable People Named Sula

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