Umesh
Fact sheet
- Name
- Umesh
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Umesh has its roots in India. Its direct translation is 'the lord of Uma' or 'the ruler over flax'.
What does the name Umesh mean?
The name Umesh originates from India and literally means 'the lord of Uma' or 'the ruler over flax'. Its roots are anchored in Sanskrit, derived from the elements Uma (उमा), which means 'flax' or 'linen' as well as 'goddess Uma', and isha (ईश), which means 'lord' or 'ruler'. Alternatives include the variants Umesch and Umesha.
Where does the name Umesh come from?
Umesh is a masculine first name that comes from Sanskrit and means 'the lord of Uma'. The word components include Uma (उमा), which refers to flax, linen, or the goddess Uma, and isha (ईश), which means lord or ruler. The name has found usage in languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Hindu, Indian, and Oriya.
How do you pronounce Umesh?
Umesh is pronounced approximately as 'U-mesh'.
Popularity
Umesh is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not appeared in the German first name rankings so far. Its best placement was in the year 2000, reaching 1,472nd place in the Italian first name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Umesh was given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 4,611th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Umesh
Where does the name Umesh come from?
Umesh is a masculine first name from Sanskrit that is common in various Indian languages such as Hindi and Bengali.
What does the name Umesh mean?
The name Umesh literally means 'the lord of Uma' and is composed of the elements 'Uma', which means flax or the goddess Uma, and 'isha', which means lord or ruler.
How popular is the name Umesh?
Umesh has moderate popularity in India and among Indian communities worldwide, but is less common outside of these contexts.