Uma
OO-mah
Popularity
#2736
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
1,845
Peak Year
#81 in 2006
First Recorded
1961
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Sanskrit, Uma is another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the consort of Shiva. It means "flax" or "tranquility".
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Uma Thurman
American actress known for her versatile roles
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