Little bear or peace
In Hebrew, Sula is often considered a diminutive of Shulamit, meaning peace. In Latin contexts, it is a diminutive of Ursula, meaning little bear. It gained literary prominence through Toni Morrison's 1973 novel of the same name.
About 7 girls were named Sula in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of Toni Morrison's novel · Sula
British actress known for stage and screen
The anthropomorphic elephant character in the children's series · Bing
