Umka
Fact sheet
- Name
- Umka
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Umka is a girl's name that serves as a pet form of the name Umida, which represents the female variant of Umed. Translated, the name means 'the desired one' or 'the expectant one'.
What does the name Umka mean?
The name Umka is a derived pet form of Umida, the female form of Umed. Translated, it means 'the desired one' and 'the expectant one'. The roots of the name lie in the Persian word umed (اُمید), which encompasses 'hope', 'promise', 'prospect', 'wish', and 'expectation'. In Chukchi, however, Umka means 'the she-bear', derived from the expression umky (умӄы) for 'bear' and 'cub'.
Where does the name Umka come from?
The name Umka has its roots in Persian and means 'the desired one'.
How do you pronounce Umka?
Umka is pronounced like 'Umm-ka'.
Popularity
In Switzerland, the girl's name Umka ranks 28,657th on the official list of most common first names. A total of 3 people bear this name there. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Umka is represented 100% in Rhineland-Palatinate, 100% in Lower Austria, and in Switzerland in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schwyz, Solothurn, St. Gallen, and Zurich, each with 16.7%.
Nicknames & pet names
Umkica
Frequently asked questions about the name Umka
What is the origin of the name Umka?
The name Umka has its roots in Persian and means 'the desired one'. It comes from the word umed (اُمید), which encompasses 'hope', 'promise', 'prospect', 'wish', and 'expectation'. Additionally, the name has the meaning 'she-bear' in Chukchi, derived from the expression umky (умӄы).
What does the name Umka mean?
Umka is a pet form of Umida, the female form of Umed. Translated, it means 'the desired one' and 'the expectant one'.
How popular is the name Umka?
The name Umka is common in various Slavic and Oriental cultures; however, it is overall less widespread and therefore not found among the most common first names.