Indian name meaning

Ujjwala

♀ Girl

Uj·jwa·la · 3 syllables

Bright; radiant

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.

1
Name number 1 · The Leader

Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.

The letters of Ujjwala add up to 19, which reduces to 1.

About the name Ujjwala

Ujjwala is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Bright; radiant.”

In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Ujjwala has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ujjwala mean?

Ujjwala means “Bright; radiant.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Ujjwala a boy or a girl name?

Ujjwala is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Ujjwala?

Ujjwala is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

What is the numerology number of the name Ujjwala?

In the Chaldean system, Ujjwala has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

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