Umut
Umut is a Muslim boy name meaning “Hope”.
| Meaning | Hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian |
| Pronunciation | oo-MOOT |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Umut
Umut is simply the everyday Turkish word for 'hope'. It came into Turkish from the Persian umīd (also pronounced omid), and the change of sounds follows Turkish vowel harmony, which made both vowels match. Turkish also has a second form of the same borrowing, ümit, so Umut and Ümit are really one name in two shapes, both meaning hope. Translations rarely differ; at most they speak of 'hope', 'expectation' or 'optimism', all describing a child as the hope of the family.
Umut has been among the better-known Turkish names since the late twentieth century, and while it is mostly given to boys, it is occasionally used for girls too. It is pronounced oo-MOOT, with the stress on the second syllable, and spelled the same throughout the Turkish-speaking world. Related forms include Omid in Iran, Umid in Uzbekistan and Ümit in Turkey, sometimes written Umit outside Turkey. The name is common in Turkey and among Turkish families in Germany and the rest of Europe. The footballer Umut Bulut, a striker for Galatasaray and the Turkish national team, is a well-known bearer.
Famous people named Umut
- Umut Bulut — Turkish footballer and former national team striker
Is Umut a Muslim name?
Umut is a Turkish name of Persian origin, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey.
Where is the name Umut used?
Common in Turkey and among Turks in Germany and Europe.
Gifts with the name Umut
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umut mean?
Umut means 'Hope'. It comes from Turkish, from Persian.
Is Umut a Muslim name?
Umut is a Turkish name of Persian origin, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you pronounce Umut?
Umut is pronounced oo-MOOT.
Is Umut a boy or girl name?
Umut is mostly a boy's name in Turkey, though it is occasionally given to girls.
What is the Persian version of Umut?
The Persian form is Omid (Umid), meaning hope, from which the Turkish Umut comes.
What is the Arabic equivalent of Umut?
Umut is not Arabic, but Amal is an Arabic name with the same meaning, hope.