Ushas: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The Vedic/Hindu goddess who personifies the dawn
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
OO-shahs

Ushas is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “the Vedic/Hindu goddess who personifies the dawn”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Ushas

Meaning: The Vedic/Hindu goddess who personifies the dawn.

Origin: Sanskrit.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ushas

OO-shahsIPA /ˈuːʃɑːs/

Popularity of Ushas

Ushas doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Ushas

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