Indian name meaning
Uttam
♂ BoyUt·tam · 2 syllables
The best; supreme; excellent
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| U | t | t | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Uttam carries the name number 1.
About the name Uttam
Uttam is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The best; supreme; excellent.”
Spoken aloud it is Ut·tam — 2 syllables. Uttam turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uttam mean?
Uttam means “The best; supreme; excellent.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Uttam a boy or a girl name?
Uttam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Uttam?
Uttam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Uttam?
Uttam has 2 syllables and is said as Ut·tam.
What is the numerology number of the name Uttam?
In the Chaldean system, Uttam has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Uttam a common name in India?
Uttam appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Uttam?
For a sister to Uttam, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ujjwala, Uma, Upasana or Advaita all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Uttam?
Purushottam, Pritam, Rustam or Ekam share Uttam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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