Omid
Omid is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Hope”.
| Meaning | Hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | امید |
| Pronunciation | oh-MEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Omid
Omid is the Persian word umīd, meaning hope. It is a popular name for boys in Iran and Afghanistan, and the word turns up in countless everyday Persian phrases about hoping and trusting. Uzbeks and Tajiks use the form Umid. In Pakistan and India the related Urdu word ummīd is very familiar in speech, though it is rarely used as a name there.
Is Omid a Muslim name?
Omid is Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan use it often, and its meaning of hope sits well with Islamic values.
How popular is Omid?
Omid is common in Iran and Afghanistan, and Umid is the Uzbek and Tajik form.
Gifts with the name Omid
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Omid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omid mean?
Omid means 'Hope'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Omid a Muslim name?
Omid is Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan use it often, and its meaning of hope sits well with Islamic values.
How do you pronounce Omid?
Omid is pronounced oh-MEED.
Is Omid a boy or girl name?
Omid is usually a boy name.