Uma - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Uma \u-

is pronounced OO-mah. It is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "do not; flax or turmeric". One of the names of the Indian goddess Sakti, wife of Shiva, in her guise as light. Also a Hebrew name meaning "nation". Actress Uma Thurman.

Uma has 1 variant form: Ooma.

Baby names that sound like Uma are Ama, Ima, Ema and Oma.

Uma is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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