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Uttam

Uttam is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It derives from the Sanskrit uttama, meaning “best” or “excellent.” In several Indian languages—such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, and Tamil—the form Uttam is used as a given name and can also appear as part of a compound name. The name carries a positive connotation and is often chosen for its auspicious meaning.

Across Indian communities and the diaspora, Uttam is a widely encountered name. It is used across religious

Notable people with Uttam as a given name include Uttam Kumar (1926–1980), a celebrated Bengali film actor

and
regional
contexts,
and
its
pronunciation
adapts
to
local
phonology.
Variants
include
Uttama
in
Sanskrit
and
related
forms
that
reflect
the
same
root
meaning
in
different
languages.
who
became
an
iconic
figure
in
Indian
cinema.
The
name
also
appears
in
modern
culture
and
literature,
where
it
is
used
as
a
male
given
name
in
Indian
contexts.