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Ushas
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Pronounced OO-shahs /ˈu.ʃɑs/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Ushas, 'dawn'; the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn, who opens the way for the sun each morning; we note the goddessLow
In 30 seconds: Dawn: Ushas is the Hindu goddess of the dawn. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'OO-shahs'). We note the goddess.
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MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Ushas, 'dawn'; the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn, who opens the way for the sun each morning; we note the goddess
History & Origin
Ushas comes from the Sanskrit Ushas, 'dawn'; the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'OO-shahs').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, dawn at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Ushas is 'dawn' in Sanskrit — the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn, who opens the way for the sun each morning — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'OO-shahs').
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References — Ushas — Hindu mythology; goddess
Variations
Usha
Nicknames
Usha
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What does the name Ushas mean?
Ushas is Sanskrit for 'dawn'; the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn. We note the goddess.
How do you pronounce Ushas?
It's said OO-shahs /ˈu.ʃɑs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ushas a boy or girl name?
Ushas is a girl's name.
How popular is Ushas?
Ushas is a very rare name in the U.S.