Ursula

American  

[ur-suh-luh, urs-yoo-] / ˈɜr sə lə, ˈɜrs yʊ- /

noun

1. Saint, a legendary British princess who, with 11,000 virgins, is said to have been martyred by the Huns at Cologne.

2. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “bear.”

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Ursula British  

/ ˈɜːsjʊlə /

noun

1. Saint. a legendary British princess of the fourth or fifth century _ad , said to have been martyred together with 11 000 virgins by the Huns at Cologne. Feast day: Oct 21

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Example Sentences

"We have to step up our military capabilities to be able to defend and protect ourselves," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Armenia.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"The treaty is very clear about the what," said Ursula von der Leyen, explaining that EU member countries are obliged to come to each other's aid under article 42.7.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen echoed his sentiment in a speech on Monday.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

"Hungary has chosen Europe," was the assessment of Ursula von der Leyen the European Commission president.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

She took the name of Ursula and as Sister Ursula she became an unreal legend to Francie.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith