Unisex name
Ula name meaning
“eminence, high rank”
Ula is a name used for both boys and girls meaning eminence or high rank, commonly linked to Arabic ʿulā. Arabic provides one origin for this name. The form ʿulā differs from ʿAlī, although the two forms share the same root in Arabic.
What does Ula mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ula
One origin is Arabic ʿulā, meaning eminence or high rank. This form differs from ʿAlī although both share the same root.
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Ula in Islam and the Quran
Ula does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (علا) does, for example in QS Al-Qasas [28]: 4. In this verse, علا is a verb describing Pharaoh exalting himself in the land.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ula
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ula, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
- Nasuhi: sincere counselor
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Ula Tarmidi Ikhsanudin
Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
- Ikhsanudin: goodness in religion
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Ula Hilmi
Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
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Ula Alip
Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Alip: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Marhaban: a welcoming greeting
- Asyik: lover; deeply captivated
How to pronounce Ula
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ula/ |
| Arabic script | علا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜ |
Is Ula a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ula is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ula ranks #658 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ula
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Uli♀Lovely, beautiful
- Uly♂♀Lovely, beautiful
- Ulya♂♀Highest or most exalted
- Una♀One
- Uma♂♀Another name of the goddess Parvati
- Ulva♀Affection, intimacy
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Umi♀My mother, a term for mother
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Ulum♂Sciences, branches of knowledge
- Umam♂Communities or nations
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
Famous people named Ula
- Ula Asri Adi Mulya · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Ula
What is the meaning of Ula?
Ula means eminence, high rank. One origin is Arabic ʿulā, meaning eminence or high rank. This form differs from ʿAlī although both share the same root.
Is Ula a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ula is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ula?
Ula is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ula in the Quran?
Ula does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (علا) does, for example in QS Al-Qasas [28]: 4. In this verse, علا is a verb describing Pharaoh exalting himself in the land.
How many syllables does Ula have?
Ula has 2 syllables (U-la) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ula?
Ula ranks #658 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ula?
Some ideas: Ula Ikhwanul Nasuhi; Ula Tarmidi Ikhsanudin; Ula Hilmi.
Famous people named Ula?
Notable people named Ula include Ula Asri Adi Mulya.
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