Meaning of Uttara
A star; North direction
Uttara is a unisex name derived from Sanskrit and is widely recognized in Hindu and Marathi cultures. The name translates directly to ‘north.’ In the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata, Uttara is notably the name of both the son and daughter of King Virata. Additionally, in Natyashastra, a classical Indian dance form, ‘Uttara’ refers to the reddish-yellow color used to paint the limbs of the artists. In the Mahayana branch of Buddhism, Uttara is also acknowledged as representing one of the ‘ten directions.’ Variants of the name include Uttar in Hindi and Utari in Javanese.
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Numerology of Uttara
The Humanitarian
Compassionate, generous, and wise. Names with this number carry universal love, selflessness, and spiritual completion.
| Letter | U | T | T | A | R | A | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
18 → 1 + 8 = 9
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