Old German

Uta

Pronounced OO-tuhShare

Meaning: Feminine form of Udo, associated with wealth

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

German Uta is the feminine partner of Udo, a form of Otto. Its older Germanic root concerns wealth or fortune; this history is separate from other names represented by the letters Uta.

Spellings & variants

  • Ute
  • Oda

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Uta comes from Old German.

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Rare gem
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Rare gem
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