Baby Names Starting With U
U is a distinguished, culturally rich letter led by revered Arabic and Sanskrit names. From historic leaders like Umar and Usman to auspicious spiritual names like Uma and Utkarsh, U names carry gravitas, warmth, and depth.
U Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with U fall under Vrishabha (वृषभ, Taurus)DetailsHide
Vrishabha (वृषभ) takes U उ directly as one of its naming sounds.
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
All 42 Names Starting With U
42 names
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- UbadahWorship and devoted service to God
- UbaidServant of Allah, devoted worshipper, humble servant
- UbaidahLittle servant of God; a humble and devoted worshipper
- UbaidullahServant of Allah, devoted worshipper, humble servant
- UbayyOne who refuses humiliation; proud and unyielding in dignity
- UdayRise, Dawn
- UditRisen; ascending like the morning sun
- UditiRising, ascended, one who has risen
- UfairBrave, swift like a young gazelle
- UjjwalBright, radiant, and splendid
- UlfatAffection, intimacy and loving attachment
- Ultanman from ulster
- UmaimaLittle mother, nurturing one
- UmairIntelligent, wise, long-lived, full of life
- UmairaLittle flourishing one; the feminine diminutive of Umar
- UmaizaBright, beautiful, or soft-hearted
- UmamahLittle mother; borne by the Prophet Muhammad's granddaughter
- UmangEnthusiasm, joy, and zeal
- UmarFlourishing
- UmikaGoddess Parvati; a small stream, rivulet
- UnaProbably derived from Old Irish úan meaning "lamb"
- UnnatiProgress, elevation, and prosperity
- UnsaAffection and warm companionship (Arabic uns)
- UpasanaWorship; devoted spiritual practice
- UqbahA steep mountain pass; the hard ascent worth the climb
- UrbanaFrom the city, refined, or courteous
- UrbanusCity dweller, courteous, or sophisticated
- UrghanoonA melodious pipe organ; music and harmony (Urdu arghanun)
- UrielFrom the Hebrew name אוּרִיאֵל (ʾUriʾel) meaning "God is my light", from אוּר ( ʾur ) meaning "light, flame" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- UroojAscension, mounting
- UrooshThrones, high places, exalted positions
- UrshiaBelonging to the sky, celestial angel
- UrvashiThe most beautiful celestial apsara of Indra's court
- UrviEarth, Wide, Vast, Extensive
- UrwaSupport, handhold
- UrwahFirm handhold, reliable support, and unbreakable bond of faith; mentioned as Urwat al-Wuthqa in the Quran
- UsamaLion, strength, courage, power, brave
- UshnaFragrant; one who radiates warmth
- UsmanWise, most powerful
- UtkarshEminence, awakening
- UtsavFestival; a joyous celebration
- UzairHelper or strength
Where U Names Come From
The traditions behind this letter, and the wider collection for each one if you would rather browse by origin than by initial.
U holds a notably high concentration of names with deep spiritual and historical significance in Islamic and Hindu traditions.
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