Female and male first names beginning with the letter “U”..

Hawaiian girls' name derived from "ua" (rain) and "lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "rain from heaven".

Ancient Egyptian feminine name first appearing around 2000 BCE, likely derived from the goddess Hathor, symbolizing love and beauty.

The African origin name Uba, from Nigeria's Igbo people, means 'born on Thursday'.

Somali-derived name of Arabic origin, meaning "prosperity" or "abundance", traditionally given to girls born during times of abundance.

Arabic name meaning 'servant' or 'slave', associated with loyalty, dedication, and servitude, popularized by Ubaid bin Samit, a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It carries historical significance and spiritual depth in Islamic tradition, emphasizing humility and obedience to God.

Arabic name composed of "Ubaid" meaning 'worship' or 'service', and "Allah", signifying God. Thus, Ubaidullah translates to 'servant of Allah'.

Rare Germanic male name meaning "famous in battle", associated with Saint Ubald, the patron saint of animals and hunters.

Distinctive Italian male name derived from the Latin "Valbus," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It honors Saint Valbold, an Italian bishop revered for his piety. Throughout history, notable figures like Ubaldo degli Ubaldini have carried this unique name, which remains uncommon yet meaningful today.

Arabic name derived from 'abyada', meaning 'to grow old' or 'become white', associated with Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a renowned Quran scholar.

Uber, coined as a brand name for a ride-sharing company in 2009, originates from the German word 'über', meaning 'over' or 'above', reflecting its mission to surpass traditional taxi services.

African name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Efik language, meaning "the child has arrived" or "the one who brings joy".

Unique Nigerian name of Igbo origin meaning "A gift from God".

Nigerian Igbo name meaning "God loves his own (child born after long waiting or answered prayer)".

Igbo name from Nigeria composed of "Uche" (joy) and "Chukwu" (God), signifying "God's joy".

Igbo name from Nigeria that means "God has done something great".

African Igbo name meaning "Our Father has arrived," reflecting gratitude for a safe birth.

Nigerian Igbo male name meaning "God's will" or "God's own", derived from "Uche" (God) and "Nna" (father), signifying that one is a child of God or exists by His will, reflecting the deep faith and trust Igbo parents place in divine providence for their children's lives.

Unique Latin name derived from "lux," meaning "light of the sky.

African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to rejoice'.

Sri Lankan name of ancient Pali origin, meaning "going upward" or "ascending," reflecting positivity and hope.

Indian unisex name meaning 'sunrise', popular among boys, and associated with Hindu mythology's dawn god, Uday, as well as renowned poet-playwright Kalidasa.

Indian-origin given name that combines 'Uday', meaning 'sunrise', with 'Veer', translating to 'brave', thus signifying 'brave sunrise'.

Udbhav, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'growing existence', symbolizing potential for growth like Hindu god Brahma.

Latin-origin given name meaning "from the island." It was historically used by early Christians in honor of Saint Udalricus, a seventh-century bishop from Aquitaine. Today, it is an uncommon yet captivating choice for girls' names.

Rare American given name with English roots, derived from the surname Udall which means "from the valley.

Rare American male given name of Norman origin, meaning "from the valley," derived from the English surname Udell which refers to someone living near or coming from a valley area.

Unique African name of Igbo origin, derived from "Ude" meaning 'to listen', making Udella signify 'she who listens'.

Captivating Indian Punjabi name meaning 'to fly', inspired by the renowned revolutionary Udham Singh who fought for India's independence.

Indian given name derived from Sanskrit "udit," meaning "listening.

Igbo male given name meaning "God's gratitude," composed of "udo" (grateful/appreciative) and "chukwu" (God).

African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning 'born on Friday'.

Udonis, of African origin, translates to 'my birth' in Yoruba.

African Igbo name meaning "our people", emphasizing unity and community.

Yoruba African name meaning "There is joy".

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'triumphant', inspired by Old Testament scriptures and worn notably by Israeli politician Udy Cohen.

Welsh name derived from "Gwyl", meaning "feast" or "celebration". It's associated with St. Uriel, one of the seven archangels in some traditions, and has a rich history dating back centuries in Wales.

Unique African name derived from Yoruba culture, meaning "the child has come.

Unique African name of East African origin, translating to "land of the gods" in Luganda.

Uncommon yet captivating given name derived from the Luganda language spoken by the Baganda people in Africa's Great Lakes region. Its meaning, while not explicitly clear as it was originally a place name, is often associated with interpretations like "land of gods" or "the first free land," reflecting Uganda's rich history and cultural significance. The name gained international recognition in 1894 when it was chosen as the official name of the British protectorate encompassing the Kingdom of Buganda and surrounding regions, marking a notable moment in African history as one of the earliest instances of an African territory being named after its indigenous inhabitants instead of European colonizers.

African-origin name, derived from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'leader'.