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Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Dawn

Usha is a girl's given name that originates from the sacred Indo-Aryan language, Sanskrit. Usha is drawn from Ushas, the Hindu goddess of the dawn and the daughter of heaven. It means "dawn" in Sanskrit—a time of day that symbolizes renewal, rebirth, and all things life-affirming. When baby Usha arrives, no doubt they will signify a new dawn in your life and the beginning of many happy days together!