This collection presents 12 Spanish girl names that start with U, spanning from “Ubalda” to “Úrsula”. Many are traditional or tied to saints and Latin roots, and several appear as regional variants.

Spanish girl names that start with U are a small, meaningful group often linked to saints or Latin roots. For example, “Úrsula” honors an early Christian saint and remains widely recognized in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning/Origin, and Notes.

Name: Displays the Spanish given name so you can scan and pick the exact spelling you prefer.

Pronunciation: Provides a simple respelling and optional IPA so you can say the name confidently and correctly.

Meaning/Origin: Gives a brief meaning and origin to help you understand cultural background and name significance.

Notes: Highlights popularity, regional use, diminutives, or saint associations that may influence your choice.

Spanish girl names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginVariants/Diminutives
ÚrsulaOOR-soo-lah /ˈuɾ.su.la/Latin — “little bear”Ursita, Sula
Ursulinaoor-soo-LEE-nah /uɾsuˈlina/Latin diminutive — “little bear”Lina, Ursu
Ursinaoor-SEE-nah /uɾˈsina/Latin — feminine of “bear”Ina
Uraniaoo-RAH-nee-ah /uˈɾanja/Greek — “heavenly; muse of astronomy”
Urracaoo-RAH-kah /uˈraka/Old Spanish — “magpie”
Uxíaoo-SHEE-ah /uˈʃi.a/Galician — form of Eugenia, “well-born” (Greek)
Uxueoo-SHOO-eh /uˈʃue/Basque — “dove” (Basque origin)
Usoaoo-SOH-ah /uˈsoa/Basque — “swallow” (bird)
Ubaldaoo-BAL-dah /uˈbalða/Germanic — from Ubald, “heritage/bold”
Urbanaoor-BAH-nah /urˈβana/Latin — “from the city” (urbanus)
Urielaoo-ree-EH-lah /uɾiˈela/Hebrew — feminine of Uriel, “God is my light”Uri, Riela
ÚnicaOO-nee-kah /ˈunika/Spanish/Latin — “unique, only”Uni

Descriptions

Úrsula
Classic Spanish name, familiar across Spain and Latin America; linked to the saint and popular in medieval and modern use.
Ursulina
A diminutive/formal variant of Úrsula used historically and occasionally today; seen in Spain and Latin American records.
Ursina
-Rare but attested in Spanish contexts; sounds old-fashioned and appears in regional historical records.
Urania
Literary and classical name used in Spanish-speaking countries for its mythic, poetic feel; occasional choice for a distinctive baby name.
Urraca
Historic medieval name (Queen Urraca of León); rare today but well known in Spanish history and literature.
Uxía
Very popular in Galicia; a melodic Galician name often heard in northwestern Spain.
Uxue
Common in the Basque Country; modern and nature-inspired, often chosen for regional identity.
Usoa
A Basque feminine name used in northern Spain; short, lyrical, and tied to regional traditions.
Ubalda
An older Spanish name with medieval and religious usage; uncommon today but found in historical records.
Urbana
Rarely used now, but historically attested; evokes classical/Latin roots and appears in older Spanish documents.
Uriela
Biblical-flavored female form used occasionally in Spanish-speaking regions; seen in religious and modern contexts.
Única
Uncommon but used as a virtue name in Spanish; straightforward meaning appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice.
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