Meaning & History
An Asherite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:39 in the Bible.The etymology of this name is disputed. It may derive from the Hebrew word עָלֶה (aleh), meaning "leaf", the Hebrew word עֲלִיָה (aliyah) meaning "ascension", or the Hebrew word יֶלֶד (yeled) meaning "young child". In the book of 1 Chronicles, Ulla is a descendant of Asher.