Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Uttara

“Northern or higher; also the name of a Mahabharata princess”

About the name Uttara

Meaning
Northern or higher; also the name of a Mahabharata princess
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
U
Name number
9

Numerology of Uttara

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Uttara

Krittika

Naming syllable “U” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signVrishabha (Taurus)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Uttara starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Uttara

What does the name Uttara mean?

Uttara means "Northern or higher; also the name of a Mahabharata princess" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Uttara a boy or a girl name?

Uttara is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Uttara match?

The name Uttara starts with the syllable "U", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Uttara?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Uttara adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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