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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Tranquility, splendor (name of the Hindu goddess Parvati)
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- OO-mah
Uma is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced OO-mah, and it's the name of the Hindu goddess Parvati. It carries the meanings tranquility and splendor, and it has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel that still reads as classic.
Meaning & Origin of Uma
Meaning: Tranquility, splendor (name of the Hindu goddess Parvati).
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Uma
OO-mahIPA /ˈuːmə/
Popularity of Uma
Uma has stayed uncommon in the U.S.: it peaked at #2349 in 2006 with 81 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #2736 with 63. That means few children share the name, so your daughter is unlikely to meet another Uma in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Uma mean?
Tranquility, splendor (name of the Hindu goddess Parvati). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Uma?
Uma is pronounced OO-mah (IPA: /ˈuːmə/).
Is Uma a popular name right now?
Uma peaked at #2349 in 2006 and is ranked #2736 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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