As for the root-origin of the word Uma, it could be a kindred of Maya signifying expanse.    From Wordnik.com.  [Uma, the enigma] Reference

Some stars are less overwhelming in real life than on screen, but Uma is not one of them.    From Wordnik.com.  [Striking a Pose] Reference

JDM crashes a cake-tasting full of snooty people while Uma is worried about behaving properly.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Accidental Husband » DVDs Worth Watching] Reference

Uma is a particularly interesting character, as she illuminates one of the ideas central to Ghosh's novel.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh: Questions] Reference

Originally published in Brazil in 2001 under the title Uma Janela em Copacabana.    From Wordnik.com.  [Excerpt: A Window in Copacabana by Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza] Reference

In one horrific case, a young girl called Uma had a three-inch nail driven into her skull.    From Wordnik.com.  [US_Homepage_Featured_Stories] Reference

The extremist believes in the Uma, which is a unified, world-wide, Islamic state led by the Caliph.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Volokh Conspiracy » Islamofascism:] Reference

Cassell, about Falesa: I will not allow it to be called Uma in book form, that is not the logical name of the story.    From Wordnik.com.  [Vailima Letters] Reference

The same goes for striking beauties such as Uma Thurman.    From Wordnik.com.  [Scott Mendelson: Why Do We Care About, Let Alone Hate, Megan Fox?] Reference

'Uma's return to BJP would not lead to instability'.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Business News] Reference

"We don't represent any type of rock -- we're a rock band," says Diego "Uma" Rodriguez, one of Babasonicos 'guitarists.    From Wordnik.com.  [Spinner] Reference

Thou art Pushti and Dyuti, Kirti, and Siddhi and Uma!.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

O lord of Uma, as a woman, my heart is quite stilled.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7] Reference

Uma, known over the three worlds by the name of Bhadravata.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference

Uma or Parvati, the daughter of Himavat, the spouse of Siva.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

The celestials then gratified (with praise) both Uma and Rudra.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7] Reference

Rudra and the goddess Uma and Agni, and Ganga, all bowed unto the.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Uma gave him two pieces of cloth of effulgence like that of the Sun.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Some again describe him as the son of Uma or of the Krittikas or of Ganga.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

What Mahadeva says to Uma is, how is it that you have thus been stupefied?.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

There in that tirtha O king, is also (an image of) Visweswara, the lord of Uma.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference

Meryl Streep is a shrink who finds out her client (Uma Thurman) is shagging her son.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE CHECKLIST] Reference

After I had bowed unto him, his spouse, viz., the goddess Uma, became gratified with me.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] Reference

And that weapon thence began to wait upon Arjuna as it did upon Sankara, the lord of Uma.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference

Upon the back of that animal I beheld seated the illustrious Mahadeva with his spouse Uma.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] Reference

O foremost of Brahmanas, seek the protection of that Lord of the deities, the spouse of Uma.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

'Meanwhile,' continued Vaisampayana, 'the goddess Uma, sitting with her lord, said these words.'.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

And, O tiger among kings, the illustrious husband of Uma and lord of created things, the three-eyed.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference

Also, the divine Master of the universe, the lord of Uma, reduced Kama (the deity of desire) to extinction.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

The gods then, repairing to Maheswara, the Lord of Uma, began to gratify him with devotion, saying, 'Slay our foes.'.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Daksha, without putting forth all his energy and without the assistance of any one else, for dispelling the wrath of Uma.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference

Not since David Letterman introduced Oprah to Uma has the viewing public been subjected to such a horrendous hosting performance.    From Wordnik.com.  [Newsmakers; Crazy Like A Foxx] Reference

After this, the lord of Uma, -- the divine and multiform Siva of large eyes, the Source of all blessings, first studied and mastered it.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference