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In Hinduism, Uma is the goddess of beauty and sunlight. She is an aspect of Devi, and is strongly associated with Parvati (another aspect of Devi). Her cult is centered in Bengal.

Alternative: Gauri

Uma[?] is a district in Ehime, Japan.

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