Ulla
Meaning of Ulla
Ulla is a female name with German and Swedish origins. In German, it is pronounced as "OO-lah" (/uˈla/), while in Swedish, it is pronounced as "OOL-lah" (/uˈla/). The variation Ulrika is also associated with this name. Ulla has had a modest presence in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2021 and a rank of 13,431. Its popularity has varied over the years but peaked in the mid-20th century when it ranked as high as 4,975 in 1920. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Ulla maintains its charm and uniqueness for parents seeking a less common name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as OO-lah (/uˈla/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as OOL-lah (/uˈla/)
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Notable People Named Ulla
| Ulla Schmidt is a German politician who served as Federal Minister of Health and Vice President of the Bundestag. |
| Ulla Jacobsson was a Swedish actress best known for her roles in One Summer of Happiness and Zulu. |
| Ulla Marie Skoog is a Swedish actress, comedian and director known for her work in television and at Stockholm City Theatre. |
| Ulla Kyllikki Katajavuori-Koskimies was a Finnish kantele musician who performed from the 1930s to the 1990s. |
| Ulla Håkanson - Ulla Hakanson is a Swedish equestrian who won Olympic bronze medals in dressage in 1972 and 1984. |
| Ulla Sallert was a Swedish actress and singer. |
| Ulla Weigerstorfer is an Austrian TV host and model who won Miss World in 1987. |
| Ulla Stenberg was a Swedish artisan known for making damask textiles. |
| Ulla Sjöblom - Ulla Sjoblom was a Swedish actress who appeared in 50 films from 1952 to 1988. |
