What is Lieutenant Uhura's first name?

Nyota Uhura (/niˈoʊtə ʊˈhʊrə/) is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. In the original TV series, the character was portrayed by Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols (/nɪˈʃɛl/ born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932) is an American actress, singer and dancer best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, and its film sequels.
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who later reprised the role for the first six Star Trek feature films.
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Did Spock and Uhura have a relationship?

Spock and Uhura have a canonical romantic relationship in the Star Trek Alternate Original Series movies . Initially introduced as student and teacher, later scenes establish that Spock and Uhura are also linked romantically (Uhura comforts Spock with a hug; in a later scene, the two share a kiss).
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Why is Uhura yellow?

5 SHE WORE A YELLOW COMMAND UNIFORM IN SOME EARLY EPISODES

Yellow uniforms are worn by executive officers and department chiefs, including Kirk. Blue uniforms are for science officers, including Bones and Spock, while red uniforms are for officers involved in operating and manning the ship.
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How many languages does Lieutenant Uhura speak?

She is invited to a meal with other crewmembers in Pike's quarters, where she reveals that she speaks 37 languages, but is unsure about her future in Starfleet because she only joined as a way to escape from the pain of her parents' deaths.
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How old is Uhura in the original series?

However, thanks to the Star Trek Encyclopedia and the Star Trek Chronology - both of which were written by franchise graphic designer and Trek expert Michael Okuda - Uhura's birthdate has been established. According to Chronology, Uhura was born in 2239. This made her 26 at the beginning of TOS and 30 by the end of it.
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Why did Spock and Nyota break up?

Final voyage of the Enterprise

In 2263, Spock and Uhura had ended their relationship after Spock began considering leaving Starfleet to help his endangered species. Though he intended to discuss it further with Uhura on Yorktown, the news of the death of Spock Prime stopped him.
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Who did Spock marry?

"Commander Saavik and Ambassador Spock, Son of Sarek, were married on the second day of the month of Sharveen at sacred wedding grounds belonging to the family of the groom." Picard was in attendance and this was the first time he met Sarek.
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When did Uhura get a first name?

Gene Roddenberry decided to alter the name slightly to make it sound more feminine, and Nichelle Nichols officially acknowledged the use of Nyota as Uhura's first name when she guest-starred on an episode of the game show “Super Password” in January 1987.
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Is Mr Spock asexual?

With the recent passing of Leonard Nimoy, I've been seeing a lot of article about him, and his most iconic character, Commander Spock. Specifically, this article. Reading through it occurred to me that Vulcans in general, and Spock specifically, are kind of an asexual species.
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Who did Spock love?

There, Spock enjoys a longterm relationship with Lt. Uhura. Though it's not without its ups and downs (Spock choses self-sacrifice and logic over Uhura's feelings more than once) it's one of the healthiest relationships he's ever had.
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Is Spock in love with Kirk?

And Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek creator, confirmed that Spock and Kirk loved each other, even though it wasn't a physical love. With all these things considered, it's no wonder so many fans shipped the two and wished their romance in Star Trek would have happened.
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Is Uhura older than Kirk?

So if Uhura is a cadet on Enterprise serving a 5th year field assignment, then working backwards from 2258 at the earliest she entered the Academy at age 19 in 2253, making her a year younger than Kirk (at this point making her around 24).
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Did Star Trek have the first interracial kiss on television?

Answer. The first kiss between an African American and a White American occurred long before the invention of the television. The first Black-White kiss on American network television is often credited to the Star Trek episode, "Plato's Stepchildren," which first aired on November 22, 1968.
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Does Spock have a daughter?

T'Val (mirror), daughter of Spock and Saavik.
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Is T'Pau related to Spock?

In terms of Prime examples, Vulcan's Forge also says that T'Pau is the matriarch of Spock's clan, though it conflicts with the post-ENT novels.
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Does Spock have a son?

Zar, the son of Spock and Zarabeth, was born on Sarpeidon in around 2762 BC. Despite only being one quarter Vulcan, Zar was distinctly Vulcanoid in appearance and had grey eyes. He also possessed increased mental and telepathic capabilities, including precognition.
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What rank was Uhura?

Notes: Nyota Uhura is the most senior admiral in Starfleet, next to the Fleet Admiral, and certainly the most respected. The Lady answers directly to the President of the UFP and the Federation Council; she is a legend in Starfleet, one of the most recognized names and faces in the Galaxy.
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Is Uhura from Star Trek still alive?

Nichelle Nichols

The actress who played Lt. Uhura is still alive and vital. She's also clearly happy with her Star Trek legacy, as shown by her webpage address of www.uhura.com.
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Who kissed Spock?

Long before director J. J. Abrams made Uhura and Spock a couple in his Star Trek universe; the same thing almost happened over 40 years ago on television. When The Original Series was running, an episode called for a kiss between the Enterprise crew.
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Who was the first black female on Star Trek?

Actress Nichelle Nichols, who was the first African-American woman to play a lead role on television — Communication Officer Lieutenant Uhura on the popular sci-fi television show “Star Trek” — was told one evening that a fan would like to meet her.
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How old is Spock in the original series?

So Spock was around 35+ when the show started. But he did serve before Kirk took command. If you want to know how old he was when he first arrived on the enterprise it was stated in the Short Trek episode "Q&A" he joined the crew as ensign in 2254 at the age of 24.
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Why is McCoy called Bones?

The character's nickname, "Bones", is a play on sawbones, an epithet for a physician qualified as a surgeon. In the 2009 Star Trek film reboot, when McCoy first meets Kirk, he states, "The ex-wife took the whole damn planet in the divorce. All I got left is my bones", which also could be from where his nickname came.
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