Urmi, a feminine appellation rooted in classical Sanskrit and signifying “wave,” embodies notions of dynamism and renewal, metaphorically akin to the rhythmic undulations of the sea that both shape and reflect the contours of existence. Phonologically transcribed as UR-mee (/ˈɜr.mi/), its two-syllable structure with primary stress on the initial segment facilitates international adoption, further accentuated by its phonetic parallel to the Latin unda, which lends the name cross-cultural resonance within Romance-language lexicons. Although relatively rare in U.S. birth records—occupying positions between ranks 872 and 935 from 1998 through 2004—Urmi’s intermittent appearance among multicultural communities underscores its appeal as a distinctive yet sonorous choice, offering parents an appellative canvas that bridges ancient Indic symbolism with the scholarly elegance of Latin-rooted traditions.
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