Urs
Urs is a masculine name of Latin origin, widely cherished in German-speaking Switzerland. Rooted in the Latin Ursus, it naturally evokes the strength, courage, and protective nature of the bear. Its punchy, single-syllable structure gives it a refreshingly crisp modern vibe.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Urs comes from Latin and literally means 'bear'.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Urs je švajčiarsko-nemecká podoba latinského mena Ursus, utvoreného z latinského apelatíva ursus s významom medveď.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Urs is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
URS
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling13 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Urs
17People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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