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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shadow
- Origin
- Latin (word used as a modern name)
- Pronunciation
- UM-bruh
Umbra (UM-bruh) is a Latin word meaning "shadow," used today as a modern given name. It's a short, two-syllable name with a soft, rounded sound that's easy to say and spell for anyone hearing it for the first time.
Meaning & Origin of Umbra
Meaning: Shadow.
Origin: Latin (word used as a modern name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Umbra
UM-bruhIPA /ˈʌmbrə/
Popularity of Umbra
Umbra does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Umbra mean?
Shadow. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Umbra?
Umbra is pronounced UM-bruh (IPA: /ˈʌmbrə/).
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