Female and male names starting with the letter "U" .
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UALANI
FeminineHawaiian girls' name derived from "ua" (rain) and "lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "rain from heaven".
UARDA
FeminineAncient Egyptian feminine name first appearing around 2000 BCE, likely derived from the goddess Hathor, symbolizing love and beauty.
UBA
FeminineThe African origin name Uba, from Nigeria's Igbo people, means 'born on Thursday'.
UBAH
FeminineSomali-derived name of Arabic origin, meaning "prosperity" or "abundance", traditionally given to girls born during times of abundance.
UBAID
MasculineArabic name meaning 'servant' or 'slave', associated with loyalty, dedication, and servitude, popularized by Ubaid bin Samit, a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It carries historical significance and spiritual depth in Islamic tradition, emphasizing humility and obedience to God.
UBAIDULLAH
MasculineArabic name composed of "Ubaid" meaning 'worship' or 'service', and "Allah", signifying God. Thus, Ubaidullah translates to 'servant of Allah'.
UBALD
MasculineRare Germanic male name meaning "famous in battle", associated with Saint Ubald, the patron saint of animals and hunters.
UBALDO
MasculineDistinctive Italian male name derived from the Latin "Valbus," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It honors Saint Valbold, an Italian bishop revered for his piety. Throughout history, notable figures like Ubaldo degli Ubaldini have carried this unique name, which remains uncommon yet meaningful today.
UBAYD
MasculineArabic name derived from 'abyada', meaning 'to grow old' or 'become white', associated with Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a renowned Quran scholar.
UBER
MasculineUber, coined as a brand name for a ride-sharing company in 2009, originates from the German word 'über', meaning 'over' or 'above', reflecting its mission to surpass traditional taxi services.
UBONG
MasculineAfrican name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Efik language, meaning "the child has arrived" or "the one who brings joy".
UCHE
MasculineUnique Nigerian name of Igbo origin meaning "A gift from God".
UCHECHI
FeminineNigerian Igbo name meaning "God loves his own (child born after long waiting or answered prayer)".
UCHECHUKWU
FeminineIgbo name from Nigeria composed of "Uche" (joy) and "Chukwu" (God), signifying "God's joy".
UCHECHUKWU
MasculineIgbo name from Nigeria that means "God has done something great".
UCHENNA
MasculineNigerian Igbo male name meaning "God's will" or "God's own", derived from "Uche" (God) and "Nna" (father), signifying that one is a child of God or exists by His will, reflecting the deep faith and trust Igbo parents place in divine providence for their children's lives.
UCHENNA
FeminineAfrican Igbo name meaning "Our Father has arrived," reflecting gratitude for a safe birth.
UCIEL
MasculineUnique Latin name derived from "lux," meaning "light of the sky.
UDA
FeminineAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to rejoice'.
UDANA
FeminineSri Lankan name of ancient Pali origin, meaning "going upward" or "ascending," reflecting positivity and hope.
UDAY
MasculineIndian unisex name meaning 'sunrise', popular among boys, and associated with Hindu mythology's dawn god, Uday, as well as renowned poet-playwright Kalidasa.
UDAYVEER
MasculineIndian-origin given name that combines 'Uday', meaning 'sunrise', with 'Veer', translating to 'brave', thus signifying 'brave sunrise'.
UDBHAV
MasculineUdbhav, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'growing existence', symbolizing potential for growth like Hindu god Brahma.
UDELIA
FeminineLatin-origin given name meaning "from the island." It was historically used by early Christians in honor of Saint Udalricus, a seventh-century bishop from Aquitaine. Today, it is an uncommon yet captivating choice for girls' names.
UDELL
MasculineRare American given name with English roots, derived from the surname Udall which means "from the valley.
UDELL
FeminineRare American male given name of Norman origin, meaning "from the valley," derived from the English surname Udell which refers to someone living near or coming from a valley area.
UDELLA
FeminineUnique African name of Igbo origin, derived from "Ude" meaning 'to listen', making Udella signify 'she who listens'.
UDHAM
MasculineCaptivating Indian Punjabi name meaning 'to fly', inspired by the renowned revolutionary Udham Singh who fought for India's independence.
UDIT
MasculineIndian given name derived from Sanskrit "udit," meaning "listening.
UDOCHUKWU
MasculineIgbo male given name meaning "God's gratitude," composed of "udo" (grateful/appreciative) and "chukwu" (God).
UDONA
FeminineAfrican name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning 'born on Friday'.
UDONIS
MasculineUdonis, of African origin, translates to 'my birth' in Yoruba.
UDONNA
FeminineAfrican Igbo name meaning "our people", emphasizing unity and community.
UDORA
FeminineYoruba African name meaning "There is joy".
UDY
FeminineRare Hebrew name meaning 'triumphant', inspired by Old Testament scriptures and worn notably by Israeli politician Udy Cohen.
UEL
MasculineWelsh name derived from "Gwyl", meaning "feast" or "celebration". It's associated with St. Uriel, one of the seven archangels in some traditions, and has a rich history dating back centuries in Wales.
UFEMIA
FeminineUnique African name derived from Yoruba culture, meaning "the child has come.
UGANDA
MasculineUncommon yet captivating given name derived from the Luganda language spoken by the Baganda people in Africa's Great Lakes region. Its meaning, while not explicitly clear as it was originally a place name, is often associated with interpretations like "land of gods" or "the first free land," reflecting Uganda's rich history and cultural significance. The name gained international recognition in 1894 when it was chosen as the official name of the British protectorate encompassing the Kingdom of Buganda and surrounding regions, marking a notable moment in African history as one of the earliest instances of an African territory being named after its indigenous inhabitants instead of European colonizers.
UGANDA
FeminineUnique African name of East African origin, translating to "land of the gods" in Luganda.
UGENE
MasculineAfrican-origin name, derived from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'leader'.