Uma Name Meaning & Origin
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Sanskrit origin meaning 'bright' or 'splendid', common in India; also used in Japan as a feminine given name; in Brazil, adopted from Indian influence.
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Indian (South Asian) 60%
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Japanese (East Asian) 30%
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Brazilian (Latin American) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Uma
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Uma in the US (SSA Data):
Uma Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.