Ümid means “trust, faith; hope”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- Ümid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Ümid mean?
ئىشەنچ، ئېتىقاد؛ ئارزۇ(بۇ ئىسىمنىڭ ئەسلىسى:«ئۇمىد»)Literal meaning
Ümid (ئۈمىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “trust, faith; hope” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
original form of the name: Umid
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Ümid in Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani
What does Ümid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۈمىد, Ümid (ULY transliteration), Ümit, ئۈمىت, Ümitjan and ئۈمىتجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trust, faith; hope” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Ümid mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Umid and Умид (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trust, faith; hope” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ümid mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Ümid. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trust, faith; hope” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ümid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Ümid?
Ümid is used as a given name in Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ümid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۈمىدArabic script ÜmitLatin, variant ئۈمىتArabic script, variant ÜmitjanLatin, variant ئۈمىتجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “trust, faith; hope” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | UmidLatin | Boy | same as above: “trust, faith; hope” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ÜmidLatin | Boy | same as above: “trust, faith; hope” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ümid
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئۈمىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ümid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Ümit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۈمىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ümitjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۈمىتجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Umid | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Умид | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Ümid | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Ümid
Variants and linked names
- ÜmitjanBoy“trust, faith; hope”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Ümid
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ümid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeridinBoy“benefit of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- PettahidinBoy“hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GupabegBoy“faithful, loyal man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NasiridinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HezwidinBoy“Ezbu with the suffix 'faith'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- JewheridinBoy“jewel of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZoridinBoy“triumph of the faith; flower of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Ümid
What does the name Ümid mean?
Ümid means “trust, faith; hope”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
Is Ümid a girl's or a boy's name?
Ümid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Ümid come from?
Ümid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ümid?
Ümid is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Ümid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئۈمىد (Arabic script), Ümit (Latin), ئۈمىت (Arabic script), Ümitjan (Latin), ئۈمىتجان (Arabic script), Umid (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ümid have?
Ümid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئىشەنچ، ئېتىقاد؛ ئارزۇ(بۇ ئىسىمنىڭ ئەسلىسى:«ئۇمىد»); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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