Find out how popular the first name Omeed has been for the last 40 years (from 1979 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Omeed by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Omeed is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Omeed.

The history of the first name Omeed

The given name Omeed has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the Middle Persian era, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Avestan word "umēda," which means "hope" or "desire." The name is closely associated with the Zoroastrian religion, which was predominant in ancient Persia.

This name has been mentioned in various historical texts and religious scriptures. One of the earliest known references is in the Avesta, the primary collection of sacred texts in Zoroastrianism, where the concept of "umēda" is discussed as a virtue. The name also appears in several Middle Persian texts, such as the Denkard, an encyclopedia of Zoroastrian knowledge from the 9th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Omeed was Omeed ibn Rashid (born around 750 CE), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics. Another notable bearer of this name was Omeed al-Bukhari (810-892 CE), a Persian scholar and hadith collector who compiled one of the most authoritative collections of hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.

In the medieval period, Omeed al-Din Shirazi (1236-1311 CE) was a prominent Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and philosophy. His works, such as the Gulshan-i Raz (The Rose Garden of Mysteries), have been widely studied and celebrated in the Persian literary tradition.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736 CE), Omeed Ali Khan (1558-1627 CE) was a notable Persian military commander and governor who played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire.

In more recent times, Omeed Afshar (1919-2010) was an Iranian-American composer and tar player who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Persian music.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Omeed throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in the Persian-speaking world.

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