Indian name meaning
Urmila
♀ GirlUr·mi·la · 3 syllables
Lakshmana's wife; a wave
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| U | r | m | i | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
6 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Urmila carries the name number 8.
About the name Urmila
Urmila is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lakshmana's wife; a wave.”
Spoken aloud it is Ur·mi·la — 3 syllables. Urmila appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Urmila mean?
Urmila means “Lakshmana's wife; a wave.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Urmila a boy or a girl name?
Urmila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Urmila?
Urmila is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Urmila?
Urmila has 3 syllables and is said as Ur·mi·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Urmila?
In the Chaldean system, Urmila has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Urmila a common name in India?
Urmila appears 30 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Urmila?
For a brother to Urmila, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Uday, Udit, Umakant or Dinesh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Urmila?
Nila, Sharmila, Nithila or Jamila share Urmila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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