Boy name
Ümid name meaning
“hope; expectation of a favourable outcome”
Ümid means “hope” or “expectation of a favourable outcome.” It comes from Persian umīd and reflects the form used in Ottoman Turkish. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name related directly to the spelling Ümit. Its meaning evokes the anticipation of welcome news or a hoped-for resolution.
What does Ümid mean?
Hope; expectation of a favourable outcome
In Turkish: umut; iyi bir sonuç bekleyişi
Ümit is both a Turkish word and a personal name expressing hope for the future. It closely matches Umut in meaning, although the two names have different linguistic histories. It is used for both sexes, and remains familiar through everyday expressions for hoping or placing hope in something.
Origin of the name Ümid
From Persian umīd, hope. The Ottoman Turkish form ümîd developed into modern Turkish Ümit.
How to pronounce Ümid
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ymid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امید |
Is Ümid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ümid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ümid 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names with related meanings
- Murat♂Desired thing
- Umut♂Hope, positive expectation for the future
- Yaşar♂Lives on
- 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
- Recai♂Relating to hope or supplication
Famous people named Ümid
- Ümid Karaçak · b. 1934
FAQ about the name Ümid
What is the meaning of Ümid?
Ümid means “hope; expectation of a favourable outcome”. From Persian umīd, hope. The Ottoman Turkish form ümîd developed into modern Turkish Ümit.
Is Ümid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ümid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ümid in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ümid nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ümid?
Ümid is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Ümid have?
Ümid has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ümid?
Ümid 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.
What are other spellings of Ümid?
Other spellings: Ümit.
Famous people named Ümid?
Notable people named Ümid include Ümid Karaçak.
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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