Uma
Meaning of Uma
The name Uma is a beautiful and culturally rich choice for a baby girl. Originating from Sanskrit, Uma is a significant name in Indian culture, particularly in Hinduism, where it is another name for the goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. The name signifies tranquility and splendor. In various languages, including Portuguese and Japanese, Uma is pronounced as OO-mah. This simple yet elegant pronunciation adds to its universal appeal. Despite its deep roots in Indian tradition, the name has found resonance across different cultures globally.
In the United States, Uma remains relatively rare but consistently used over the years. The data shows that it has maintained a modest presence among newborn names, with slight fluctuations in popularity since the early 1960s. The highest recorded usage was in 2006 when it reached rank 2327 with 81 occurrences. This rarity ensures that a child named Uma will have a unique yet meaningful name that stands out.
Variations of the name include Ooma, which retains the same melodic quality. Whether you are drawn to its spiritual significance or its straightforward elegance, Uma is a timeless choice that carries both grace and strength.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as OO-mah (/ˈumɐ/)
Japanese
- Pronunced as OO-mah (/u:ma/)
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as OO-mah (/ʊuˈmɑh/)
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Notable People Named Uma
| Uma Karuna Thurman is a renowned American actress and former model known for her diverse roles in films, including her iconic performances in Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill series. |
| Uma Chowdhry is an American chemist known for her expertise in ceramic materials and her career at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. |
| Uma Dogra is a renowned Indian Kathak dancer, choreographer, and teacher with over 40 years of experience in performing both in India and abroad. |
| Uma Bardhan is an Indian contemporary artist known for her watercolor on silk paintings inspired by under-represented stories and positions, with works in major collections in India and abroad. |
| Uma Ramanan is a renowned Indian playback singer and live stage performer from Tamil Nadu, known for her extensive career spanning over 35 years and more than 6,000 concerts. |
| Uma Blasini, also known as Wilmadilis Blasini Pérez, is a well-known Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder who represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2007 competition. |
| Uma Subramaniam is an officer of the Reserve Bank of India who was involved in a scam in 2003 after being deceived by a hoax caller posing as the RBI Governor. |
| Uma Nath Singh is an Indian Judge and former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. |
| Uma Bose (Hashi) was a musical prodigy born on January 22, 1921. |
| Uma Padmanabhan is an Indian actress and television presenter known for her work in Tamil-language films and television serials. |
| Uma Thomas is an Indian politician and the lone woman member from INC in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, representing Thrikkakkara assembly. |
