Sanskrit

Usha

Pronounced OO-shahShare

Meaning: Dawn

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Usha is an Indian form of the Sanskrit dawn name Ushas. Its natural image and Vedic goddess association are closely connected.

Nicknames

  • Ushi

Spellings & variants

  • Ushas
  • Oosha

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Usha comes from Sanskrit.

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