Udham
Udham is a Sikh boy name of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin, meaning “Effort, endeavour”.
| Meaning | Effort, endeavour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Punjabi |
| Written as | ਊਧਮ |
| Pronunciation | OO-dhum |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Udham
Udham is the Punjabi and Hindi form of the Sanskrit udyama, meaning effort, exertion or undertaking. It is known above all from Udham Singh, the Indian revolutionary who in 1940 shot Michael O'Dwyer in London in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and was later executed. He is honoured as a martyr, and the district of Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand is named after him.
Is Udham a Sikh name?
Udham is used mainly by Sikh families, with Singh added for boys, and the name is closely associated with Shaheed Udham Singh.
How popular is Udham?
Used mainly in Punjab; renewed interest followed the 2021 film about Udham Singh.
Gifts with the name Udham
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Spellings and variants of Udham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Udham mean?
Udham means 'Effort, endeavour'. It is of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin.
Is Udham a Sikh name?
Udham is used mainly by Sikh families, with Singh added for boys, and the name is closely associated with Shaheed Udham Singh.
How do you pronounce Udham?
Udham is pronounced OO-dhum.
Is Udham a boy or girl name?
Udham is usually a boy name.