Ümit is a unisex Turkish given name and occasional surname, meaning “hope”, originated from the Persian name, Omid. Notable people with the name include:

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Ümit Aydın Ümit Aydın (born January 16, 1980) is a Turkish retired footballer who last played for Tepecikspor. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, he played defensive and center midfield. Standing at 183 cm. He played for Galatasaray, Adanaspor, Beşiktaş, ...

(born 1980), Turkish footballer *

Ümit Haluk Bayülken Ümit Haluk Bayülken (7 July 1921 – 26 April 2007) was a Turkish diplomat, ambassador, politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of National Defense of Turkey. Personal life Ümit Haluk Bayülken was born in İstanbul, Ott ...

(1921–2007), Turkish diplomat and politician * Ümit Davala (born 1973), Turkish football coach * Ümit Kaftancıoğlu (1935–1980), Turkish TV producer * Ümit Karan (born 1976), Turkish football player *

Ümit Korkmaz Ümit Korkmaz (; born 17 September 1985) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a winger for Ostbahn XI. Club career Korkmaz was signed by a fifth division club at the age of 18. He was soon discovered by scouts of Rapid Wien and transferred t ...

(born 1985), Austrian footballer of Turkish descent * Ümit Kurt (born 1991), Turkish footballer * Ümit Yaşar Oğuzcan (1926–1984), Turkish poet * Ümit Özdağ (born 1961), Turkish politician * Ümit Sonkol (born 1982), Turkish basketball player * Ümit Şamiloğlu (born 1980), Turkish artistic gymnast

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* Ahmet Ümit (born 1960), Turkish author and poet *

Tarık Ümit Tarık Ümit (22 April 1947 in Düzce – 3 March 1995 in Marmaris) was a Turkish intelligence official in the National Intelligence Organization (MIT). He was kidnapped and murdered in March 1995. Career After his father died, Ümit went to live ...

(1947–1995), Turkish intelligence official

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