Omar

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Omar means "long-lived", "flourishing", or "eloquent" in Arabic.
Scripts(How to write)
Омар(Kazakh)
عمر
عمر(Arabic)
Pronunciation
O-mahr(English)
o-MAR(Spanish)
oh-MAR
‘O-mar(Egyptian Arabic)
‘OO-mar(Arabic)
Popularity
According to DefineName, the name Omar is currently ranked #168 in popularity in the United States, and is also a popular name in several other countries including Spain, Portugal, and Mexico.

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Cartoon of Omar

Omar Name meanings & History

The name Omar means "long-lived", "flourishing", or "eloquent" in Arabic. Alternate transcription of Arabic عمر (see Umar). This is the usual English spelling of the 12th-century poet Umar Khayyam's name. In his honour it has sometimes been used in the English-speaking world, notably for the American general Omar Bradley (1893-1981). The name Omar is used for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Omar: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Omar:

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate

M: Memory,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mother,Mommy,Mushy,Maternal

A: Angry,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

Omar is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Omar include Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, and Omar Sharif, an Egyptian actor. There are also many athletes, musicians, and politicians named Omar around the world.

2.) Omar (Male)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) spiritual

Other Forms: Omahr, Omarr


3.) Omar (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Arabic) highest; follower of the Prophet. (Hebrew) reverent. See also Umar.

Other Forms: Omir, Omyr


4.) Omar (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Long life

Other Forms: Omah, Omarr, Omer


5.) OMAR (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Eloquent. The name Omar is borne in the Bible by the grandson of Esau. Var: Omer. (O-MAR)


6.) Omar (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "long-lived", "eloquent" or "flourishing"

Scripts: אוֹמָר(Ancient Hebrew)
عمر (Arabic)


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Cartoon of Omar

Description: "long-lived", "eloquent" or "flourishing". Derived from Hebrew אָמַר ('amar) meaning "speak, say". This is the name of a son of Eliphaz in the Old Testament. Omar is a popular name among Muslims and is widely used as a first name in Arab and Islamic countries. It is also used in other parts of the world and has gained popularity in Western cultures in recent years.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Omar include American actor Omar Epps, English singer-songwriter Omar Lye-Fook, and Egyptian footballer Omar Gaber.

7.) OMAR (Male)

Usage: African

Meanings: Arabic name derived from ‘ amir (flourishing, thriving), which is from ‘amara (to live long, to prosper). Arabic, N. Africa; Swahili, E. Africa. Var: Omari, Omavi. (O-MAR)


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