Yrsa

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How to Pronounce Yrsa

Pronounced EER-sah /ˈiːr.sɑː/Medium

Meaning: An Old Norse name borne by a legendary queen, Yrsa, in Scandinavian saga; it is sometimes connected to a root for 'she-bear.' Noted honestly.Low

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Origin LowOld Norse

MeaningAn Old Norse name borne by a legendary queen, Yrsa, in Scandinavian saga; it is sometimes connected to a root for 'she-bear.' Noted honestly.

History & Origin

Yrsa appears in Norse legend as a queen whose story runs through the old sagas, and the name is sometimes linked to a root meaning 'she-bear.' Still used in Iceland and Scandinavia today, it reads as spare and ancient. We note it honestly (said 'EER-sah').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, ancient, and saga-rooted.

Did you know? Yrsa is an Old Norse name carried by a legendary queen of Scandinavian saga; it is sometimes tied to a root for 'she-bear,' noted honestly (said 'EER-sah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Yrsa — Old Norse; legendary queen Yrsa; 'she-bear' link uncertain

Variations

YrsahUrsa

Nicknames

YriSassa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yrsa mean?

Yrsa is an Old Norse name borne by a legendary queen; it is sometimes linked to a root for 'she-bear,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Yrsa?

It's said EER-sah /ˈiːr.sɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yrsa a girl's name?

Yes — Yrsa is a girl's name in the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is Yrsa?

Yrsa is very rare in the U.S.