umaga

Umaga is a word in the Filipino language (Tagalog) meaning morning. It is used to refer to the early part of the day and appears in common phrases such as magandang umaga, meaning “good morning.” The term is generally associated with the start of the day and daily routines.

Beyond its use in language, umaga can also appear as a surname or given name in Samoa and other Pacific Island communities, where it may be encountered in personal names or genealogical records.

In popular culture, Umaga is most widely recognized as the ring name of Edward Smith Fatu, a Samoan-American professional wrestler who performed in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He debuted under the name Umaga in the mid-2000s and became a notable figure in WWE during that period. As part of the broader Samoan wrestling lineage and the Anoa’i family, the character was known for a strong, imposing presence and was featured in several notable storylines and matches.

See also: Tagalog language, Filipino greetings, Samoa, professional wrestling. While the word shares a common meaning related to morning in Filipino, its uses in names and popular culture reflect separate cultural contexts.