Uttama is a Maharṣi (Maharshi; Great Sage) belonging to the vaṃśa (vamsa; lineage) of Bhṛgu (Bhrigu). He was one of the sages who became the Saptarṣi (Saptarshi; iconic seven sages) in Cākṣuṣa (Chakshusha) Manvantara.