Sula

Sula is a female first name created by the writer Toni Morrison for the main character in her book "Sula." The name is derived from Ursula, implying the meaning "the little bear."

What does the name Sula mean?

The name Sula is a literary creation by Toni Morrison, who chose it for the protagonist in her novel of the same name. It is derived from Ursula, which means "the little bear." Its roots lie in the Latin word ursa, meaning "the bear." In Kazakh, Sula means "the beautiful one," derived from the term sūlu (сұлу), which means "beautiful."

Where does the name Sula come from?

Sula is a female first name with Latin roots, meaning "the little bear." The Latin terms consist of ursa for "the bear" and sūlu (сұлу) for "beautiful" in Kazakh. Thus, the name is anchored in both the Latin and Kazakh languages.

How do you pronounce Sula?

Sula is pronounced like 'Su-la'.

Popularity

In Germany, Sula is a fairly popular first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th. Over the last ten years, Sula has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,818th.

Nicknames & pet names

Su

Famous people

• Matovu Sula Malouda (Ugandan football player)
• Sula Matovu (Ugandan football player)