Uma
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced OO-mah
Verified name
What does Uma mean?
An epithet of the hindu goddess parvati
Origin and language
Sanskrit
Language family: Sanskrit|Hindi
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 893 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1133 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Related: Parvati
Using Uma across cultures
Honored in India and recognized worldwide, partly through the actress Uma Thurman.
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