Uma Name Meaning
The name Uma comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Uma below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Uma Name Meaning
Hinduism, Indian, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, HindiMeans "flax" in Sanskrit. This is another name of the Hindu goddess Parvati. In Hindu texts it is said to derive from the Sanskrit exclamation उ मा (u ma)...
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