Uday
Meaning of Uday
The name Uday is a male given name of Indian origin, pronounced as oo-DAY (/uˈdeɪ/). It is derived from the Sanskrit word "udaya," which means "rise" or "to ascend," symbolizing new beginnings and hope. The name has variations such as Udai, and it carries a strong cultural significance in India, often associated with the rising sun and positivity. Despite its deep-rooted heritage, Uday has also found a place in other parts of the world, including the United States. Although not extremely common in the U.S., data shows that Uday has been consistently used over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 14 newborns annually since 1977. The name's unique sound and meaningful origin make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as oo-DAY (/uˈdeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Uday
| Uday Prakash is a multi-talented Hindi poet, scholar, journalist, and award-winning short story writer from India. |
| Uday Shankar was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer known for blending European theatrical techniques with Indian classical, folk, and tribal dance styles in the 1920s and 1930s. |
| Uday Suresh Kotak is an Indian banker and the Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he currently serves as its non-executive director. |
| Dr. Uday Salunkhe is a prominent figure in the field of management, serving as the director of the Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research and holding key leadership positions in various management organizations. |
| Uday Raj Chopra is an Indian actor and producer, known for his roles in popular Bollywood films such as Mohabbatein, Dhoom, and its sequels, and is the son of renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra. |
| Uday Singh is the current spiritual leader of the Namdhari community, nominated to be the next satguru by Jagjeet Singh's wife. |
| Uday Ramachandran is a versatile Indian playback singer, composer, carnatic musician, and voice trainer known for recording over 500 songs in Malayalam and performing at numerous stage shows in India and abroad. |
| Uday Samant is an Indian politician and leader of Shiv Sena from Maharashtra, serving as the Cabinet Minister of Ministry of Industries, and a current Member of Legislative Assembly from Ratnagiri. |
| Uday Challu is the co-founder and CEO of iYogi Technical Services, an Indian remote tech support company based in Gurgaon, serving customers primarily in North America. |
| Uday Prakash was an Indian actor known for his roles in Tamil and Telugu films, and he was also a former football player at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. |
| Uday Khemka is an Indian angel investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his contributions to the climate change sector in India and his work with SUN Group, as well as collaborations with prominent political figures. |
| Uday Narayan Choudhary is an Indian politician who served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and was a prominent Dalit face in the JD(U). |
| Uday Singh is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Lok Sabha and has been associated with both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. |
| Uday Tikekar is an Indian actor known for his work in film, television, and Marathi and Hindi theatre, and is married to the acclaimed classical singer Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar. |
| Uday Pratap Singh is an Indian politician who has served as a Member of Parliament and is currently the Minister for Transport and School Education in the Government of Madhya Pradesh. |
