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

UNIQUE

Male

Uncommon American female given name meaning "one of a kind," originating from the English adjective unique derived from French 'unique' meaning "one" and "only.

UNIQUEA

Female

African Igbo name meaning "God's own" or "chosen by God," reflecting ancient traditions believing each child has a specific divine purpose.

UNIQUEKA

Female

Extraordinary African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'unique one who comes after'.

UNIQUEWA

Female

African name of Akan origin meaning "born on Sunday.

UNIQUIA

Female

Rare, unique name of unknown origin, first used in the US in the late 1970s, with no specific historical or linguistic basis.

UNITA

Female

Unitah is a unique African name derived from Swahili "unita", meaning "one".

UNITY

Female

Latin origin, derived from "unus" meaning 'one', signifying harmony and oneness.

UNIVERSE

Male

The name Universe originates from Latin and signifies "the entirety of everything that exists", including both visible and invisible matter within our cosmos. It was coined by astronomers during the 16th century to describe space beyond Earth's atmosphere, and later popularized as a unisex given name during the mid-20th century space race era. Today, it remains relatively rare but evokes awe at the mysteries of the universe.

UNIVERSE

Female

The name Universe, derived from Latin 'universus' meaning 'whole', reflects its English origin with a profound meaning: the totality of all things in existence or the cosmos.

UNIYA

Female

Captivating African name of Igbo origin, translating to "one is greater than two," reflecting the Igbo belief in unity and harmony.

UNIYAH

Female

Unique and beautiful Arabic name derived from "wahid," meaning "one" or "unique." It signifies uniqueness or something that stands alone, making it a distinctive choice.

UNK

Female

Rare, unconventional name of uncertain origin, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names or created as an original.

UNK

Male

Introducing Unk, a unique name with origins rooted in various cultures throughout history.

UNKNOWN

Male

Uncertain origin, symbolizes mystery and individuality.

UNKNOWN

Female

Unusual given name with no specific origin or meaning, simply conveying mystery or secrecy.

UNKOWN

Female

The name Unknown, of unknown origin, is a mysterious and unconventional choice that may reflect individuality or rebellion against societal norms.

UNKOWN

Male

Unknown: Unusual first name of unknown origin, directly referring to the concept of something being unknown.

UNNAMED

Female

The name Unnamed, meaning 'not named' or 'without a name,' is an unusual yet captivating choice, originating from various creative purposes rather than a specific culture or language.

UNNAMED

Male

The name Unnamed has no known origin or widely accepted meaning; it's often used fictitiously or as a placeholder.

UNO

Male

Scandinavian origin and means 'power' or 'strength', reflecting its Old Norse roots.

UNSELD

Male

The rare German surname Unseld originates from 'unselt', meaning "unselfish" or "not self-centered", and was likely given to encourage generosity and kindness.

UNTO

Male

Finnish origin, meaning "until" or "unto," symbolizing continuity and perpetuity. It's rare but historically significant, with notable figures like Johannes Hirn adopting it.

UNYQUE

Female

Unique is an English unisex name of recent popularity, derived from the adjective 'unique', meaning one-of-a-kind or extraordinary.

UPSHUR

Male

Uncommon American given name derived from the Old English word 'ushere', meaning 'warden'. It is associated with prominent political figures like George W.P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy under President Tyler, and William Lewis Upshaw, a Georgia congressman opposed to slavery. The name also shares its moniker with geographical locations across the United States, notably Upshur County in West Virginia. Despite its rarity, Upshur carries a sense of history and significance.

UPTON

Male

English name with Middle Ages origins, derived from 'ūp tūn' meaning 'upper town'. It was initially a surname for those living near the upper part of a village or hilltop estate, later becoming a given name in the 18th century. Notable bearers include Upton Sinclair, author of "The Jungle".

URA

Male

The name Ura originates from Japan, where it means 'behind' or 'back', symbolizing support and protection.

URA

Female

Rare, unisex Japanese name derived from the word "浦", meaning "bay" or "coast". It evokes tranquility and serenity, and has historical significance in Japan, including being associated with Princess Ura from the folk tale Momotaro.

URAINA

Female

Rare Latin female name meaning 'heavenly', derived from 'uranus' relating to the sky or heaven.

URAL

Male

Male given name of Turkish origin meaning "hero" in Turkic languages.

URANA

Female

Rare Greek name derived from 'oura', meaning 'hour'.

URANIA

Female

Latin female given name derived from the word Uranus, meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.

URANUS

Female

Rare Greek-derived name meaning "heaven" or "sky", honoring the primordial sky god of Greek mythology and serving as the seventh planet's moniker since 1781.

URAZ

Male

Turkish name meaning 'hero', symbolizing strength and courage in Turkish mythology.

URBAIN

Male

Unique Latin-origin given name meaning "of the city," first used in France during the Middle Ages. It was made famous by Saint Urbain, patron saint of cities, and has appeared throughout history, though it's not commonly used today.

URBAN

Male

Latin-origin name derived from "urbanus," meaning 'of or relating to cities.' It's often linked to urban areas and culture.

URBANA

Female

Rare yet refined feminine given name with Latin origins, meaning "of the city" or "civilized". First used during the Middle Ages in Europe, it was historically associated with girls connected to city life and possessed desirable qualities such as being polite and sophisticated. Today, Urbana stands out as an elegant alternative to common city-themed girl's names.

URBANE

Male

Rare Latin-origin given name derived from 'urbanus', meaning 'of the city' or 'city-like'. It historically denoted sophistication and elegance, reflecting urban environments.

URBANO

Male

Italian male given name derived from the Latin word 'urbanus', meaning 'of the city' or 'citizen-like'.

URBIN

Male

Rare Latin-derived name meaning "relating to the city" or "citified", often associated with sophistication and urbanity in ancient Rome.

UREKA

Female

Slavic name meaning "dawn," symbolizing new beginnings.