Usha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Usha Name at a Glance

Name	Usha
Meaning	Dawn. Mythological daughter of heaven and sister of night.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Usha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Usha means “Dawn. Mythological daughter of heaven and sister of night”. 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.

Usha Name Origin

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

Is Usha a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Usha

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