אומה

Uma is a rare and ancient Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meanings of collective identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. The word 'Uma' (אומה) in Hebrew refers to a nation, a large community of people who share a common language, culture, history, and homeland. The name expresses the idea of a deep connection to roots, tradition, and the collective identity of the Jewish people. In biblical and Talmudic sources, the term 'Uma' appears in various contexts, sometimes referring to the people of Israel and sometimes to other nations. The root of the word is also connected to 'Em' (אם) - the biological and spiritual mother, the source from which the entire nation grows. Thus, the name Uma links the individual to the collective, the small family to the greater people, expressing the idea that each person is an inseparable part of a broader tapestry of identity and heritage. In modern times, the name Uma carries special significance in the Zionist and national context. It expresses the national revival of the Jewish people, the aspiration for independence and the renewal of collective identity in the historical homeland. Women bearing this name are perceived as carrying within them the spirit of the people, the tradition, and the deep connection to Jewish identity. The name provides a sense of uniqueness and connection to eternal values while maintaining impressive simplicity and directness. It is a name suitable for parents who wish to give their daughter a name with deep historical and national significance, a name that bridges the historical past with the renewing present.

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Uma | Umah | Ooma

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Micah 4:5 - For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever

In Kabbalah, the word 'Uma' represents the spiritual unity of the souls of Israel as one cosmic collective. The name expresses the concept of 'Klal Yisrael' - the collective soul from which every individual soul is a spark. It symbolizes the deep connection between all parts of the people and the mutual spiritual responsibility.

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Uma Thurman (American actress, named after the Buddhist deity)

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