Udari

Udari is a feminine given name used in South Asia, with particular prevalence among Sinhalese and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and among members of the Sri Lankan diaspora. The name also appears in Indian communities in the region. It functions as a personal name rather than a common noun or title.

The etymology and meaning of Udari are not consistently documented. In Sinhala and Tamil naming practices, it may be chosen for its sounds or for culturally or personally meaningful associations in a family, but there is no single, universally accepted translation or origin. As a result, the specific meaning of Udari can vary by language, region, and family.

Usage and distribution information are most robust for Sri Lanka, where Udari has been used in birth records since the late 20th century and has continued in contemporary generations. The name is used across religious and linguistic communities within that context and does not denote a particular religious affiliation.

Cultural references to Udari appear in modern Sri Lankan literature and media as a typical female given name, reflecting its regular presence in naming practices. The name’s familiarity in popular culture aligns with its status as a common given name rather than a marker of a specific tradition or lineage.

See also: related given names and variants in South Asian naming traditions.