Sula

soo-luh

Literary name

"little female bear; peace"

Sula Origin and Meaning

The name Sula is a girl's name of Estonian origin meaning "little female bear; peace".

The protagonist of Toni Morrison's novel, the simple-yet-sensual Sula relates to the Old Testament Shulamit. Alternatively, it might be a short form of Ursula.

Sula Rank in US Top 1000

# 926 in the US

Popularity of the name Sula

• 1388 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Sula

• Jessica Sula Welsh actress starring in ABC Family's "Recovery Road"

The name Sula in Pop Culture

• Sula May Peace protagonist of "Sula" (1974) by Toni Morrison