Umida
Umida is a Muslim girl name of Uzbek / Tajik, from Persian origin, meaning “Hope, expectation”.
| Meaning | Hope, expectation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik, from Persian |
| Pronunciation | oo-MEE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan |
Meaning and origin of Umida
Umida is a girl's name from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It is built on the Persian word umīd, hope, with a feminine -a on the end. Few women's names are better known in Uzbekistan. Boys there and elsewhere in Central Asia often carry the matching masculine form, Umid. It is a bright, forward-looking name that carries parents' dreams for their daughter.
Is Umida a Muslim name?
Umida came from Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families throughout Central Asia have made it their own.
How popular is Umida?
It is very common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Gifts with the name Umida
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Umida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umida mean?
Umida means 'Hope, expectation'. It is of Uzbek / Tajik, from Persian origin.
Is Umida a Muslim name?
Umida came from Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families throughout Central Asia have made it their own.
How do you pronounce Umida?
Umida is pronounced oo-MEE-dah.
Is Umida a boy or girl name?
Umida is usually a girl name.