Indian name meaning
Umesh
♂ BoyU·mesh · 2 syllables
Lord of Uma; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| U | m | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Umesh carries the name number 5.
About the name Umesh
Umesh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of Uma; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is U·mesh — 2 syllables. Umesh turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umesh mean?
Umesh means “Lord of Uma; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Umesh a boy or a girl name?
Umesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Umesh?
Umesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Umesh?
Umesh has 2 syllables and is said as U·mesh.
What is the numerology number of the name Umesh?
In the Chaldean system, Umesh has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Umesh a common name in India?
Umesh appears 14 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Umesh?
For a sister to Umesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ujjwala, Uma, Upasana or Yogeshwari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Umesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Umesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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