What Does the Name Urs Mean
The name Urs comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Urs below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Urs Name Meaning
German form of the Latin name Ursus, which meant "bear". Saint Ursus was a 3rd-century soldier in the Theban Legion who was martyred with Saint Victor. He is the patron saint of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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