Uma

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Uma meaning and name origin

Uma \u-ma\ as a girl's name is pronounced OO-mah. It is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and the meaning of Uma 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.

Popularity of Uma

Uma is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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