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UmeshHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God of Rain

Pronunciation: oo-MESH

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Name
Umesh
Meaning
God of Rain
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
oo-MESH
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Umesh mean?

Umesh is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Rain". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: oo-MESH. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

उमेश

Darkness (Uma) Conquered (Ish)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

oo-MESH

IPA

/uːˈmɛʃ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Umesh is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God of Rain. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

RedOrangeGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: The number 1 is a symbol of leadership, new beginnings, and individuality. It represents the initiator, the pioneer, and the catalyst for change. People with a life path number 1 are natural born leaders and innovators, and they have a strong determination to succeed.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of renewal and transformation.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Hindu name Umesh holds strong cultural connections to the monsoon season and the symbolism of new growth and fresh starts. It celebrates the essence of change and the arrival of the rains, which is a crucial aspect of agriculture in Hindu communities.
Umesh carries a profound spiritual meaning, symbolizing the all-powerful lord of rain and the benefactor of nature. As a name, Umesh also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things and the role that the divine plays in sustaining and nurturing life.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Umesh is a common name in Hinduism and is derived from the name of the goddess Uma, who is often depicted as the dark night sky, and the prefix Ish, which means conquered. Umesh is thus a symbolic name for the one who has conquered the darkness.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Umesh Chakravarty was a prominent Indian actor, poet, and playwright who lived from 1934 to 2012. The name Umesh carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Late 20th Century

Umesh Sastry was a 12th-century Hindu astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.

12th Century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Umesh Venkatesh, Indian actorUmesh Pal, Indian comedianUmesh Yadav, Indian cricketer

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

उमेश

Darkness (Uma) Conquered (Ish)

🇮🇳Hindi

उमेश

उमा पर विजयी (Uma par vijayi)

🇮🇳Tamil

உமேஷ்

உமாய் மற்றும் அவர்களை விஜய்ப்பட்ட (Umaya maram avarkalai vijayppatt)

🇮🇳Telugu

ఊమేశ్

ఊమాయినదీ బద్దేశయే (Umāyinadī baddēśayē)

🇮🇳Marathi

Umesh

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Rain

🇧🇩Bengali

Umesh

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Rain

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