Urmi
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Urmi
The name 'Urmi' is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "wave" or "billow," derived from the root *urmi* (उर्मि) in Sanskrit.
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Etymology
The name 'Urmi' is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "wave" or "billow," derived from the root *urmi* (उर्मि) in Sanskrit. It is primarily used in Hindu and Bengali cultures, with notable historical context in the Bengali Renaissance, where it was popularized by the poet Rabindranath Tagore for a character in his works.
Urmi currently ranks #12,718 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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