Uma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Uma Name at a Glance

Name	Uma
Meaning	Bright.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Uma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Uma means “Bright”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Uma Name Origin

Our database records Uma under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Uma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Uma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Uma

When considering Uma for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.