Boy name
Omid name meaning
“hope; expectation”
Omid means “hope” or “expectation.” It comes from Persian omīd and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its clearest linguistic association is Ümit, which derives from the same Persian word. The two names express the same concept through different spellings and sound forms.
What does Omid mean?
Hope; expectation
In Turkish: umut; ümit
Omid expresses the expectation of a favorable outcome in the future. It is etymologically related to Turkish Ümit and shares its meaning with Umut; the different sounds and spellings illustrate how the same underlying idea is expressed across languages.
Origin of the name Omid
From Persian omīd, meaning hope. Turkish Ümit ultimately derives from the same Persian word.
How to pronounce Omid
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /omid/ |
Is Omid a boy’s name?
Yes, Omid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Omid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Omid
Names with related meanings
- Murat♂Desired thing
- Umut♂Hope, positive expectation for the future
- Yaşar♂Lives on
- Ümit♂Hope
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Ersin♂May they attain
- Necati♂Associated with deliverance or salvation
- Dursun♂May the child remain and survive
- Murathan♂A name combining aspiration and rulership
- Derman♂Remedy, healing aid
- Durmuş♂Remained
- Arman♂Longing, aspiration and a desired ideal
Famous people named Omid
- omid saghafi · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Omid
What is the meaning of Omid?
Omid means “hope; expectation”. From Persian omīd, meaning hope. Turkish Ümit ultimately derives from the same Persian word.
Is Omid a boy’s name?
Yes, Omid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Omid in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Omid nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Omid?
Omid is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Omid have?
Omid has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Omid?
Omid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Omid?
Notable people named Omid include omid saghafi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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