Orsina

Orsina is a feminine first name that has its origins in the Latin language. The name means 'the little bear' or 'the bear cub.'

What does the name Orsina mean?

Orsina is a girl's name with Latin roots that carries the meaning 'the little bear' or 'the bear cub.' It is the Italian variant of Ursula and derives from the Latin word ursa, which means 'the bear.' The suffix '-ina' indicates a diminutive form. The name gained recognition through the character Orsina in the play 'Emilia Galotti' by Ephraim Lessing. Other feminine forms include Ursa, Ursine, and Ursina, while the masculine variant is Orsino.

Where does the name Orsina come from?

The origin of Orsina lies in the Old Italian and Latin realms, with the meaning 'the little bear' or 'the bear cub.' The word components come from Latin, where 'ursus' means 'the bear' and 'ursa' means 'the bear.' The name is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Orsina?

Orsina is pronounced as 'Or-sina.'

When is the name day of Orsina?

The name day for Orsina is celebrated on September 30.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Orsina ranks 17,089th in the official list of the most common first names. A total of seven people bear this name there. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Orsina is particularly prevalent in Saxony (Germany), Lower Austria (Austria), and the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Basel-Stadt (Switzerland).

Nicknames & pet names

Orsi

Famous people

• Orsina (Fictional character from Lessing's play Emilia Galotti)