Maya
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Uma
Girl · Indian · Short name
- Meaning
- Nation, light, flax
- Pronunciation
- OO-muh
- Origin
- Indian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Sanskrit meaning light or tranquillity.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, India, Israel
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Uma
Epithet of the Hindu goddess Parvati.
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Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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