Yrsa

Danish

Etymology

Old Norse Yrsa, of obscure origin, possibly from Latin ursa (she-bear). Latinized as Ursula.

Proper noun

Yrsa

  1. a female given name

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse Yrsa.

Proper noun

Yrsa

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

Matronymics

  • son of Yrsa: Yrsuson
  • daughter of Yrsa: Yrsudóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Yrsa
accusative Yrsu
dative Yrsu
genitive Yrsu

Icelandic

Proper noun

Yrsa f (proper noun, genitive singular Yrsu)

  1. a female given name

Declension

Declension of Yrsa (sg-only feminine)
indefinite singular
nominative Yrsa
accusative Yrsu
dative Yrsu
genitive Yrsu

Swedish

Etymology

Inherited from Old Swedish Yrsa, derived from Old Norse Yrsa, ultimate meaning and origin unknown. Possibly from Latin ursa (she-bear). [1]

Proper noun

Yrsa ? (genitive Yrsas)

  1. a female given name

Statistics

  • According to 2023 statistics from the Swedish Tax Agency, the given name Yrsa belong to 411 individuals in Sweden.

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