Indian name meaning
Usha
♀ GirlU·sha · 2 syllables
Dawn; the first light of day
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| U | s | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
6 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Usha carries the name number 6.
About the name Usha
Usha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Dawn; the first light of day.”
Spoken aloud it is U·sha — 2 syllables. Usha appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Usha mean?
Usha means “Dawn; the first light of day.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Usha a boy or a girl name?
Usha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Usha?
Usha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Usha?
Usha has 2 syllables and is said as U·sha.
What is the numerology number of the name Usha?
In the Chaldean system, Usha has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Usha a common name in India?
Usha appears 47 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Usha?
For a brother to Usha, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Uday, Udit, Umakant or Milan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Usha?
Prisha, Nisha, Trisha or Ayesha share Usha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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