Ujwala
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ujwala
The name 'Ujwala' means "bright," "radiant," or "luminous" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ujjval* (to shine or blaze).
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Etymology
The name 'Ujwala' means "bright," "radiant," or "luminous" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ujjval* (to shine or blaze). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with no notable historical figures but common as a feminine given name in modern India.
Ujwala currently ranks #731 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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