This list includes 34 Indian girl names that start with U, from “Udayini” to “Uzma”. Many of these names draw from Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic traditions and appear across regional, religious, and diaspora communities. Use these names when choosing a baby name, naming characters, or researching family heritage.

Indian girl names that start with U are feminine given names used by families across India and the global diaspora. For example, “Uzma” is common in Muslim communities, while Sanskrit-derived names like “Udayini” appear in Hindu traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with name, pronunciation, and meaning.

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Indian girl names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin/Language
UmaOO-ma /ˈuː.məSplendor; name of Goddess ParvatiSanskrit
UshaOO-sha /ˈuː.ʃəDawn; morning lightSanskrit/Hindi
UrmilaUR‑mee‑la /ˈʊr.mi.laEnchanting; wife of Lakshmana in RamayanaSanskrit
UrviUR‑vee /ˈʊr.viEarthSanskrit/Gujarati
UrvashiUR‑vah‑shee /ʊrˈvɑː.ʃiApsara; celestial nymphSanskrit
UrjaUR‑ja /ˈɜːr.dʒəEnergy; vigourSanskrit/Hindi
UrmiUR‑mee /ˈʊr.miWaveSanskrit
Uditaoo‑DEE‑ta /uˈd̪iː.t̪əRisen; emergedSanskrit/Hindi
Uditioo‑DEE‑tee /uˈd̪iː.t̪iTo rise; emergenceSanskrit/Hindi
Ujjwalaoo‑JWAH‑la /uˈd͡ʒwɑː.lɑːBright; lustrousSanskrit/Hindi
Ujjalaoo‑JAA‑la /uˈd͡ʒɑː.lɑːBright; shining lightSanskrit/Hindi
Ujalaoo‑JAA‑la /uˈd͡ʒɑː.lɑːLight; brightnessUrdu/Hindi
Umeeshaoo‑MEE‑sha /uˈmiː.ʃaGoddess Parvati; ‘wish of Uma’Sanskrit/Hindi
Utpalaoot‑PAH‑la /utˈpə.ləBlue lotusSanskrit
Upasanaoo‑PAH‑sa‑na /uˈpə.sə.nəWorship; devotionSanskrit/Hindi
Upamaoo‑PAH‑ma /uˈpə.məSimile; comparisonSanskrit
UlkaOOL‑ka /ˈʊl.kəMeteor; fire‑brandSanskrit/Hindi
Uttaraut‑TAH‑ra /ʊtˈt̪aː.rəNorth; later; higherSanskrit
Utharaoo‑THAA‑ra /uˈt̪ʰaː.raNorthern; nobleTamil/Sanskrit
Udayiniu‑DAY‑ni /uˈdaj.niShe who rises; dawningSanskrit
Udichioo‑DEE‑chee /uˈdi.tʃiRising; ascendingSanskrit/Bengali
Uroojoo‑ROOJ /uˈruːd͡ʒAscent; elevationArabic/Urdu
UzmaUZ‑ma /ˈʊz.mɑːGreatest; supremeArabic/Urdu
Unnatioo‑NAH‑tee /ʊnˈnɑː.t̪iProgress; advancementSanskrit/Hindi
Utkarshiniut‑kar‑SHI‑nee /uˌt̪kərˈʃɪ.niAspiring; excellingSanskrit/Hindi
Ullasiniul‑LA‑si‑ni /ʊlˈlaː.sɪ.niJoyful; full of delightSanskrit
UshnaOOSH‑na /ˈuʂ.nəWarmth; heatSanskrit/Hindi
Ulupioo‑LOO‑pee /ʊˈluː.piNaga princess (mythological)Sanskrit/Mahabharata
UrmikaUR‑mee‑ka /ˈʊr.mi.kəVariant of Urmila; enchantingSanskrit/Hindi
Umikaoo‑MI‑ka /uˈmiː.kəLittle Uma; devoted to UmaSanskrit/Hindi
Umakshioo‑MAK‑shee /uˈmɐk.ʃiEyes of Uma; Parvati’s eyesSanskrit/Telugu
UrjitaUR‑ji‑ta /ˈʊr.d͡ʒɪ.təEnergetic; powerfulSanskrit/Hindi
Ushaanioo‑SHA‑nee /uˈʃaː.niRelated to dawn or breath of dawnSanskrit
UrvikaUR‑vee‑ka /ˈʊr.vɪ.kəSpringing forth; flourishingSanskrit/Hindi

Descriptions

Uma
Ancient, pan‑Indian name tied to Goddess Parvati; timeless and widely used across regions and generations.
Usha
Popular classical name evoking sunrise; common in literature, songs, and mid‑20th century usage.
Urmila
Famous Mahabharata/Ramayana association; traditional North Indian name with poetic appeal.
Urvi
Short, modern sounding name popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra; literally means the earth.
Urvashi
Mythological dancer from Hindu scripture; a classic, elegant name across India.
Urja
Contemporary, strong‑sounding name meaning energy; used by many communities.
Urmi
Poetic and lyrical name used in Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi regions.
Udita
Feminine form of ‘udita’ meaning risen or awakened; used in many Indian languages.
Uditi
Literary name variant of Udita; favored for its uplifting meaning.
Ujjwala
Common North Indian name meaning radiance; also appears in popular culture and programs.
Ujjala
Widely used feminine name denoting brightness and clarity.
Ujala
Popular in Hindi/Urdu speaking communities; simple, modern feel.
Umeesha
Compound devotional name referencing Uma; increasingly used in contemporary India.
Utpala
Classical, poetic name often found in Sanskrit literature and poetry.
Upasana
Spiritual name used by Hindu families; conveys piety and practice.
Upama
Literary name with gentle, cultured connotation; occasionally used across India.
Ulka
Short, vivid name with fiery imagery; used in several Indian languages.
Uttara
Ancient name appearing in epics; used broadly as Uttara/Uthara in South and North India.
Uthara
South Indian spelling/pronunciation of Uttara; common in Tamil and Malayalam contexts.
Udayini
Feminine form related to ‘udaya’ (rising); classical and poetic usage.
Udichi
Used in eastern India (Bengali) and in cultural contexts; means rising or emergent.
Urooj
Common Muslim female name in South Asia meaning elevation or rise.
Uzma
Widespread among South Asian Muslims; simple, strong Arabic name adapted locally.
Unnati
Modern Hindi name expressing growth and development; popular with contemporary parents.
Utkarshini
Feminine form meaning ambition or excellence; used in modern India.
Ullasini
Classical Sanskrit-derived name meaning joyful; uncommon but attested.
Ushna
Poetic name denoting warmth or fervor; less common but used in some regions.
Ulupi
Mythological name of Arjuna’s Naga wife; classical and literary association.
Urmika
Modern variant of Urmila, used in contemporary India as a melodic alternative.
Umika
Short, modern name referencing Goddess Uma (Parvati); popular in several Indian languages.
Umakshi
South Asian name combining Uma + akshi (eye); devotional and lyrical usage.
Urjita
Feminine form derived from ‘urja’ (energy); conveys strength and dynamism.
Ushaani
Less common devotional name; poetic connotation linked to morning or dawn.
Urvika
Modern, rising name used in urban India; carries a sense of growth and vitality.
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