This list includes 10 Latina girl names that start with U, from “Ubalda” to “Úrsula”. They span Spanish and Portuguese traditions and include vintage, religious, and regional choices for baby naming or character creation.

Latina girl names that start with U are names used across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities. Úrsula, for example, appears in saint calendars and folklore throughout Latin America.

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

Name: The given name as commonly written, so you can quickly scan and shortlist favorites.

Pronunciation: Simple phonetic respelling helps you say the name correctly in common Spanish pronunciation.

Meaning: A concise English meaning or origin note helps you judge cultural fit and symbolic relevance.

Region: Indicates the country or area where the name is most used or historically rooted.

Notes: Brief usage notes, common variants, or famous bearers give you context for choice and tone.

Latina girl names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaningRegion/Country
ÚrsulaOOR-soo-lahLatin: “little bear”Pan‑Latin American, Spain
Ursulinaoor-soo-LEE-nahDiminutive of Ursula, “little bear”Spain, Latin America
Uxía (Uxia)OO-SHEE-ahGalician form of Eugenia, “well‑born”Galicia (Spain), Galician diaspora
UxueOO-SHOO-ehBasque: “dove”Basque Country (Spain), Navarra
UsoaOO-soh-ahBasque: “bird”Basque Country
Urracaoo-RAH-kahOld Spanish: “magpie”Historical Spain
Uraniayoo-RAY-nee-ahGreek: “heavenly” or “of the heavens”Spain, Latin America (rare)
Ubaldaoo-BAL-dahFrom Germanic Ubald, “bold/bright ruler”Spain, Mexico, Latin America (historical/rare)
Ubaldinaoo-bal-DEE-nahFeminine diminutive of UbaldusSpain, Latin America (historical)
Urbanaoor-BAH-nahLatin: “city dweller” (from Urbanus)Spain, Latin America (rare, historical)

Descriptions

Úrsula
Classic Latin/Christian name (Saint Úrsula). Historically popular across Spain and Latin America; variants include Ursulina and Ursa. Moderate modern use, common in older generations.
Ursulina
Rare, historically used in Catholic families and religious communities (Ursuline nuns). Seen as a formal or archaic variant of Úrsula.
Uxía (Uxia)
Popular Galician feminine name. Strong regional identity; used widely in Galicia and by Galician families abroad. Variant spelling Uxia used without diacritics.
Uxue
Distinctly Basque, modern and traditional; common in Basque-speaking areas. Pronounced with Basque “x” (sh). Reflects cultural identity and regional naming patterns.
Usoa
Basque feminine name meaning “bird.” Regional usage in Basque communities; fits trend of nature-derived Basque names. Less common outside Basque areas.
Urraca
Medieval royal name (Queen Urraca of León and Castile). Rare today but historically significant in Spanish onomastics; evokes medieval heritage.
Urania
Classical name from Greek mythology (Muse Urania). Used occasionally in Spain and Latin America, seen as poetic or literary choice.
Ubalda
Older feminine form of Ubaldus; appears in Iberian and Latin American records. Now uncommon, sometimes found among elder generations.
Ubaldina
Variant/diminutive of Ubalda; used historically in Iberian and colonial records. Rare in contemporary use, with traditional or regional flavor.
Urbana
Feminine of Urbanus; recorded historically in Catholic contexts. Uncommon today but appears in older civil registries and religious texts.
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