Umida

girlUzbek / TajikMuslim

Umida is a Muslim girl name of Uzbek / Tajik, from Persian origin, meaning “Hope, expectation”.

MeaningHope, expectation
GenderGirl
OriginUzbek / Tajik, from Persian
Pronunciationoo-MEE-dah
TraditionMuslim
Used inUzbekistan, 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.

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Spellings and variants of Umida

UmeedaUmid

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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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.