Uttara
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Uttara
Uttara is a Sanskrit name meaning "northern" or "upper," derived from the Sanskrit root *uttar* which denotes direction or position.
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Etymology
Uttara is a Sanskrit name meaning "northern" or "upper," derived from the Sanskrit root *uttar* which denotes direction or position. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu mythology where Uttara is a character in the Mahabharata.
Uttara currently ranks #1,803 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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