Hindu Names Starting with “U”
Authentic Hindu baby names beginning with U — with meanings, origins and lucky numbers. Choose from 101 hindu names starting with this letter, or explore another letter below.
Udai
BoyJoy, Delight
Udarika
GirlUdar + Ika Strength + Feminine Form
Udarsh
BoyThe Rising Sun
Udarshi
UnisexProsperous and noble
Udarshini
GirlWealthy or noble lady
Uday
BoyMorning, Dawn
Udayanan
BoyRising Sun
Udayraj
BoyRising Sun, King of the Sun
Udbhavi
GirlAwakened, Emerged
Udeep
BoyDeep Ocean
Udesh
BoyLord of the rain
Udham
BoySelf-Rise
Udhay
BoyRising Sun
Udhaya
UnisexRising, Dawn, Awakening
Udichi
UnisexProsperity, growth
Udit
BoyHe who illuminates
Udita
GirlRising, Uplifting
Uditha
UnisexRising, Uplifting
Uditi
UnisexRising, Ascending
Udvah
UnisexSymbol of prosperity
Udvahat
UnisexThe One Who Uplifts
Ujjaini
GirlVictorious One
Ujjal
BoyFlame, Light, Radiance
Ujjaval
BoyKnowledge, Wisdom
Ujjawal
BoyVictorious Flame
Ujjayant
BoyVictorious
Ujjayini
UnisexVictorious
Ujjvansh
BoyDescendant of the sky
Ujjwal
BoyLit: Radiant, brilliant
Ujjwala
GirlLamp, Light, Knowledge
Ujjwalraj
BoyRadiant, Victorious
Ujwal
BoyLuminous, Radiant
Ujwala
GirlFlame, Light, Knowledge
Ulhas
BoyCalm, Beautiful, Greenery
Ullash
BoyBeautiful Smile
Uma
GirlDark
Umaisha
GirlGoddess of Wealth
Umakant
BoyGod of Prosperity
Umakanta
BoyLoving God
UmaMahesh
UnisexGoddess Uma and Lord Shiva
Umanath
BoyLord of Shiva
Umang
BoyRadiant, Brilliant
Umangraj
BoyJoyful Ruler
Umapati
UnisexLord of Uma
Umasankar
BoyGod of Knowledge
Umashankar
BoyLord of Shiva
Umed
BoyWisdom, Knowledge
Umesh
BoyGod of Rain
Umesha
GirlGoddess of rain
Umeshvary
UnisexLord of Uma
Umeshwar
BoyLord of Uma
Ummed
UnisexWish
Umyansh
BoyLord of Yama
Unmesh
BoyEmerging, or unfolding
Unnat
BoyNew, Fresh
Unni
UnisexYounger brother, god
Upasana
GirlWorship, Offering
Upavan
BoyForest Abode
Upayan
BoyPathfinder, Guide
Updesh
BoyDesire for upkeep, maintenance, and education
Upen
BoyLord of the Morning
Upendar
BoyLord, Ruler
Upendra
BoyLord of all creations
Upendranath
BoyLord of upward direction
Upesh
BoyRising Above
Urja
GirlEnergy, Power
Urjas
BoyVitality, Energy
Urmil
UnisexTouch, Love, Tender, Affectionate
Urmila
GirlRose, Beauty
Urvashi
GirlGoddess of Beauty
Urvi
GirlRiver
Urvija
UnisexThe Earth
Usha
GirlDawn, Goddess of Dawn
Ushaanj
UnisexMorning Dawn
Ushakanta
UnisexDawn and Ear
Ushanand
UnisexDawn's Joy
UshaRani
GirlDawn, radiant goddess
Ushnin
UnisexFire of the Sun
Ushnish
BoyDivine Light
Ushoday
UnisexDawn of Light
Usuf
BoyLittle, young, good
Utam
UnisexLord of Desire, Delight, or Prosperity
Uthaya
UnisexBorn
Utkarsh
BoyProgress, Advancement, Success
Utkarsha
GirlProgress, Growth
Utkarshini
GirlProgress towards a goal
Utkarshraj
BoyProgress, Advancement, Success
Utpal
BoyGolden Flower
Utpol
UnisexLord of the River
Utsah
UnisexJoy, Enthusiasm
Utsav
BoyCelebration, festival
Utsavraj
BoyFestival of Gods
Uttam
BoyExcellent, Best
Uttamaya
UnisexThe Best
Uttamya
UnisexThe Highest
Uttaraa
UnisexThe latter, the following
Uttom
BoyBest, Top, Excellent
Utvansh
BoyDescendant, Heir
Uv
UnisexRain or Flood
Uvendra
BoyBrave, Courageous
Uzer
UnisexLord of animals
Why choose a Hindu name beginning with “U”?
Names that start with U give your child a strong, clear initial that is easy to spell, monogram and remember. In the hindu tradition, the sound of a name has always mattered as much as its meaning — which is why this letter offers 101 distinct choices, from classic favorites to modern spellings.
Each name below links to a full profile with the authentic meaning, linguistic origin, pronunciation, lucky number, numerology and spelling variations. Bookmark the names you love, then use the popularity comparison tool to weigh your final shortlist.