Name meaning
Omar
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəli
Life, long life, prosperity.
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Name meaning and origin
In Arabic, Omar comes from the root "amara": it means "to live, prosperity". It is interpreted as "long-lived, leading a prosperous life".
Omar ibn al-Khattab (r.a), the bearer of this name and the second rightly guided caliph: a symbol of justice and one of the leaders who expanded the borders of the Islamic state the most.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Omar, Umar
- Pronunciation
- œˈmæɾ
Notable people with this name
Omar ibn al-Khattab (r.a)
The second Rightly Guided Caliph: a leader known for justice, resolve and simplicity, who expanded the Islamic state.
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What is the meaning of the name Omar?
Omar means "long life, prosperity".