Omid
Meaning of Omid
Originating from Persian, the name Omid is a masculine name that is pronounced as OH-meed. It carries the meaning of "hope" and has a positive and uplifting connotation. Omid is a popular name in Persian-speaking countries and has gained recognition worldwide. In recent years, it has also become more common in the United States, ranking within the top 10,000 names for newborn boys. The variations of Omid include Omeed. With its beautiful meaning and pleasant sound, Omid is an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that symbolizes optimism and positivity for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as OH-meed (/oʊˈmiːd/)
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Notable People Named Omid
| Omid Noorafkan is an Iranian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder or left-back for Sepahan and the Iran national team. |
| Omid Kokabee is an Iranian experimental laser physicist who was arrested in Iran and sentenced to ten years in prison after being charged with various offenses, despite denying all allegations against him. |
| Omid Djalili is a well-known Iranian-British actor, comedian, and writer. |
| Omid Kordestani - Omid R. Kordestani is an Iranian-American businessman who has held executive positions at Twitter and Google, as well as serving as a director of Vodafone. |
| Omid Barak, also known as The Highway Killer, was an Iranian serial killer responsible for the strangulation of ten women between 2006 and 2008 in the city of Karaj and its surrounding areas. |
| Omid Safi is a prominent Iranian-American professor specializing in Islamic mysticism and contemporary Islamic thought at Duke University. |
| Omid Tofighian is an Iranian-Australian philosopher and Honorary Research Associate at the University of Sydney, recognized for his work in ancient Greek philosophy and his translation of Behrouz Boochani's acclaimed book No Friend But the Mountains. |
| Omid Abtahi is an Iranian-born American actor known for his roles in American Gods, The Mandalorian, NCIS, The Hunger Games, Ghost Whisperer, and Those Who Kill. |
| Omid Scobie is a British journalist and writer known for his work on the British royal family, including co-authoring Finding Freedom and authoring Endgame. |
| Omid Jalili is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and composer from Iran, as well as the leader of the Neday Arefan music group. |
| Omid Abolhassani is an Iranian football player who currently plays as a striker for the Azadegan League club Giti Pasand, but was previously banned from sports activities for four years due to the use of a forbidden substance. |
| Omid Samkan is an Iranian football defender currently playing for Sepidrood Rasht in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
| Omid Mansouri is an Iranian footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Fajr Sepasi in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
| Omid Jahanbakhsh is an Iranian football midfielder currently playing for Saipa in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
