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GirlPronounced Finnish /ˈul.lɑ/; German /ˈʊ.la/Galician language family

Ulla

Scandinavian diminutive of Ulrika or Hulda 1, or a German diminutive of Ursula.

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Ulla is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Finnish /ˈul.lɑ/; German /ˈʊ.la/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFinnish /ˈul.lɑ/; German /ˈʊ.la/
Language familyGalician

Meaning and history

Scandinavian diminutive of Ulrika or Hulda 1, or a German diminutive of Ursula.

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, danish, finnish, german

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