Girl name
Uma name meaning
“A name of the goddess Parvati”
Uma is a name of the goddess Parvati. Its source is Sanskrit Umā, used for Parvati in Hindu mythology. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a concrete association with sculptures and paintings depicting Parvati alongside Shiva, placing its meaning within a recognizable mythological setting.
What does Uma mean?
A name of the goddess Parvati
In Turkish: Tanrıça Parvati'nin bir adı
Uma has a mythological association as one of Parvati's names in Sanskrit tradition. This connects the name with narratives surrounding Shiva and Parvati. It also occurs as a short feminine name in Turkish; despite their similar sound, Uma and Umay require separate historical and cultural explanations.
Origin of the name Uma
Sanskrit Umā is a name of the goddess Pārvatī in Hindu tradition. Its original lexical meaning is disputed; this does not establish the source of every Turkish use or a shared origin with Umay.
How to pronounce Uma
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Is Uma a girl’s name?
Yes, Uma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Uma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Uma
Names with related meanings
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- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
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- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
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FAQ about the name Uma
What is the meaning of Uma?
Uma means “A name of the goddess Parvati”. Sanskrit Umā is a name of the goddess Pārvatī in Hindu tradition. Its original lexical meaning is disputed; this does not establish the source of every Turkish use or a shared origin with Umay.
Is Uma a girl’s name?
Yes, Uma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Uma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uma?
Uma is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Uma have?
Uma has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Uma?
Uma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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