Uma
Hinduism · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Uma
Uma derives from Sanskrit and means "light" or "splendor," with roots in the ancient Indo-European language family.
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Etymology
Uma derives from Sanskrit and means "light" or "splendor," with roots in the ancient Indo-European language family. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most notably associated with the goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva, in Hindu mythology and religious tradition.
Uma currently ranks #3,025 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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