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Ujwala

Quick answerThe name 'Ujwala' means "bright," "radiant," or "luminous" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ujjval* (to shine or blaze).

India · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#731
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginIndia
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#731

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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