Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter U? Here are 29 Buddhist girl names beginning with U, each with its meaning, including Udaya (Rising, dawn), Ujjvala (Shining, radiant), Utkarsha (Elevation, progress).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with U and their meanings
Udaya – Rising, dawn
Ujjvala – Shining, radiant
Utkarsha – Elevation, progress
Uma – Goddess Parvati
Upama – Comparison, analogy
Upeksha – Equanimity, patience
Upasana – Worship, devotion
Urja – Energy, strength
Urvi – Earth
Usha – Dawn
Ujjwala – Bright, clear
Ujjala – Radiant, luminous
Ulka – Meteor, shooting star
Utpala – Lotus
Urvashi – Celestial maiden
Ujjayini – Ancient city
Uttara – North, higher
Ujjaya – Victory
Udita – Risen, awakened
Uditi – Rising, ascending
Upkash – Sky, ether
Ujwala – Bright, radiant
Utsav – Celebration, festival
Udyan – Garden, grove
Uttama – Best, supreme
Urmila – Enchanting, wife of Lakshman
Urmi – Wave, joyful
Uppalavanna – Great nun disciple
Udari – Generous (Sinhala)
Tips for choosing the right name
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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