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Umay

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How to Pronounce Umay

Pronounced oo-MY /uˈmaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope'; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A mother/fertility goddess; hope: Umay is Turkic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oo-MY').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope'; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#10847 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12
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History & Origin

Umay comes from the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope' (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oo-MY').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-mother-goddess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Umay is a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children), also read as 'hope' — a lyrical, classic name (we note the deity; said 'oo-MY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Umay — Turkic deity

Variations

UmaiUmaya

Nicknames

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If you like Umay…

Umut— a kin Um- 'hope' Turkish name
Aylin— a fellow Turkish girls' name
Miray— shares Umay's Turkish roots
Esmeray— echoes that soft -ay sound
Kaya— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Umay mean?

Umay is a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (also read as 'hope'). We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Umay?

It's said oo-MY /uˈmaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Umay a boy or girl name?

Umay is a girl's name.

How popular is Umay?

Umay is a very rare name in the U.S.

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