Omar
long-lived, flourishing
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Egypt
- Pronunciation
- OH-mar
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Omar
Omar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "long-lived, flourishing". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Egypt.
Omar is one of the few Arabic names that has become fully familiar in the West, helped by the Persian poet Omar Khayyam and by long use in Spanish- and English-speaking countries. In Islamic tradition it belongs to the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. The Hebrew name Omer is unrelated but nearly identical in sound, which makes it a practical pick for mixed families.
Variants and spellings: Umar, Omer.
Popularity trend: Omar has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Omar
- What does the name Omar mean?
- Omar means "long-lived, flourishing". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Egypt.
- Where does the name Omar come from?
- Omar originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Omar a boy or girl name?
- Omar is a boy name.