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Uma

उमा

Splendor, light, or flax

Derived from Sanskrit, Uma is a prominent name for Goddess Parvati, representing light and serenity. It holds deep cultural significance in Hindu mythology as a name for the consort of Lord Shiva, symbolizing divine power and feminine energy.

GirlSanskritVrishabh · TaurusKrittikaPythagorean no. 8 · The Achiever2 syllables
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Uma in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiउमा
Bengaliউমা
Punjabiਉਮਾ
Gujaratiઉમા
Odiaଉମା
Teluguఉమా
Kannadaಉಮಾ
Malayalamഉമാ
Tamilஉமா

Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.

Vrishabh rashi · Taurus — element Earth, ruled by Venus. Common naming sounds include Ba, Bi, Bu, Ve, Vo and U.

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