Umber
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Umber
Umber derives from the Latin word "umbra," meaning "shadow," and refers to a natural brown earth pigment historically used in art and dyeing.
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Etymology
Umber derives from the Latin word "umbra," meaning "shadow," and refers to a natural brown earth pigment historically used in art and dyeing. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures in modern times, with no significant historical religious or cultural association, though the pigment itself has been valued since ancient times across Mediterranean and European civilizations.
Umber currently ranks #15,671 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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