Indian name meaning
Uma
♀ GirlU·ma · 2 syllables
A name of Goddess Parvati; splendour; tranquillity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| U | m | a |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 1 |
6 + 4 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Uma carries the name number 2.
About the name Uma
Uma is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Goddess Parvati; splendour; tranquillity.”
Spoken aloud it is U·ma — 2 syllables. Uma appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uma mean?
Uma means “A name of Goddess Parvati; splendour; tranquillity.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Uma a boy or a girl name?
Uma is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Uma?
Uma is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Uma?
Uma has 2 syllables and is said as U·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Uma?
In the Chaldean system, Uma has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Uma a common name in India?
Uma appears 22 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Uma?
For a brother to Uma, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Uday, Udit, Umakant or Atanu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Uma?
Fatima, Garima, Mahima or Hema share Uma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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