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'''Omar'''/'''Umar'''/'''Omer''' is a masculine given name that has different origins in Arabic, Hebrew and German.
'''Omar'''/'''Umar'''/'''Omer''' is a masculine given name that has different origins in Arabic, Hebrew and German.


''Umar'' or ''Omar'' is a common name ({{lang-ar|عمر}}) in [[Arabic|Arabic-speaking]] and [[Muslim]] populations in general. Omar is represented in Islamic traditions, meaning 'flourishing, long lived'. The name dates back to the emergence and [[early Muslim conquests|military success]] of [[Islam]], which were partly due to the second caliph [[Umar ibn al-Khattab]] (also spelled Omar, {{reign|634|644}}).
''Umar'' or ''Omar'' is a common name ({{langx|ar|عمر}}) in [[Arabic|Arabic-speaking]] and [[Muslim]] populations in general. Omar is represented in Islamic traditions, meaning 'flourishing, long lived'. The name dates back to the emergence and [[early Muslim conquests|military success]] of [[Islam]], which were partly due to the second caliph [[Umar ibn al-Khattab]] (also spelled Omar, {{reign|634|644}}).


There was also a [[Omar (biblical figure)|biblical figure by the name of Omer]] ({{lang-he|אוֹמָר}}) in the [[Hebrew Bible]], meaning 'eloquent' or 'gifted speaker'. Another similar Hebrew name is Omer ({{lang-he|עומר}}), derived from 'sheaf' or 'bundle of grain'.
There was also a [[Omar (biblical figure)|biblical figure by the name of Omer]] ({{langx|he|אוֹמָר}}) in the [[Hebrew Bible]], meaning 'eloquent' or 'gifted speaker'. Another similar Hebrew name is Omer ({{langx|he|עומר}}), derived from 'sheaf' or 'bundle of grain'.


The name {{lang|is|Ómar}} also became popular as a man's name in [[Iceland]], and to a much lesser extent in Nordic countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ómar |work=Nordic Names |url=https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/%C3%93mar |access-date=2021-10-23 }}</ref> The name can also be a variant of [[Ottomar]] or [[Othmar]], a [[Germanic name]] consisting of elements {{lang|gem-x-proto|*aud}}, meaning 'wealthy', and {{lang|gem-x-proto|*mari}}, meaning 'fame'.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
The name {{lang|is|Ómar}} also became popular as a man's name in [[Iceland]], and to a much lesser extent in Nordic countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ómar |work=Nordic Names |url=https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/%C3%93mar |access-date=2021-10-23 }}</ref> The name can also be a variant of [[Ottomar]] or [[Othmar]], a [[Germanic name]] consisting of elements {{lang|gem-x-proto|*aud}}, meaning 'wealthy', and {{lang|gem-x-proto|*mari}}, meaning 'fame'.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
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*[[Omar Abu Fares]] (born 1984), Jordanian swimmer
*[[Omar Abu Fares]] (born 1984), Jordanian swimmer
*[[Omar Abu-Riche]] (1910–1990), Syrian poet
*[[Omar Abu-Riche]] (1910–1990), Syrian poet
*[[Omar Ahmed]], Kenyan boxer
*[[Omar Ahmed]] (born 1979), Kenyan boxer
*[[Omar Abu Risha]] (1910–1990), Syrian poet and diplomat
*[[Omar Abu Risha]] (1910–1990), Syrian poet and diplomat
*[[Omar Abu Shawish]] (1987–2023), Palestinian poet and writer
*[[Omar Abu Shawish]] (1987–2023), Palestinian poet and writer
*[[Omar Acha]], Argentine historian
*[[Omar Acha]] (born 1971), Argentine historian
*[[Omar Suleiman Adam]], Sudanese politician
*[[Omar Suleiman Adam]], Sudanese politician
*[[Omar Adorno]] (born 1972), Puerto Rican boxer
*[[Omar Adorno]] (born 1972), Puerto Rican boxer
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*[[Omar Ahmed (disambiguation)|Omar Ahmed]], multiple people
*[[Omar Ahmed (disambiguation)|Omar Ahmed]], multiple people
*[[Omar Ahmed El Ghazaly]] (born 1984), Egyptian discus thrower
*[[Omar Ahmed El Ghazaly]] (born 1984), Egyptian discus thrower
*[[Omar Ahmed Fadlallah]], Sudanese writer
*[[Omar Ahmed Fadlallah]] (born 1956), Sudanese writer
*[[Omar Ahmed Majumder]], Bangladeshi politician
*[[Omar Ahmed Majumder]], Bangladeshi politician
*[[Omar Ahmed Sodani]], Libyan murder suspect
*[[Omar Ahmed Sodani]], Libyan murder suspect
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*[[Omar Al Futtaim]], Emirati businessman
*[[Omar Al Futtaim]], Emirati businessman
*[[Omar Al-Ghamdi]] (born 1979), Saudi Arabian footballer
*[[Omar Al-Ghamdi]] (born 1979), Saudi Arabian footballer
*[[Omar Al-Malki]], Omani professional footballer
*[[Omar Al-Malki]] (born 1994), Omani professional footballer
*[[Omar Al-Muqbil]], Islamic scholar-professor of Islamic law
*[[Omar Al-Muqbil]] (born 1972), Islamic scholar-professor of Islamic law
*[[Omar Al-Muziel]] (born 1992), Saudi Arabian footballer
*[[Omar Al-Muziel]] (born 1992), Saudi Arabian footballer
*[[Omar Al Olama]] (born 1990), United Arab Emirates politician
*[[Omar Al Olama]] (born 1990), United Arab Emirates politician
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*[[Omar Alfanno]] (born 1957), Panamanian singer-songwriter
*[[Omar Alfanno]] (born 1957), Panamanian singer-songwriter
*[[Omar Alghabra]] (born 1969), Canadian politician
*[[Omar Alghabra]] (born 1969), Canadian politician
*[[Omar Alghanim]], Kuwaiti businessman
*[[Omar Alghanim]] (born 1973), Kuwaiti businessman
*[[Omar Ali (disambiguation)|Omar Ali]], multiple people
*[[Omar Ali (disambiguation)|Omar Ali]], multiple people
*[[Omar Ali Abdillahi]], Somali politician
*[[Omar Ali Abdillahi]], Somali politician
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*[[Omar Bendriss]] (born 1984), Moroccan footballer
*[[Omar Bendriss]] (born 1984), Moroccan footballer
*[[Omar Benjelloun]] (c. 1934–1975), Moroccan journalist and politician
*[[Omar Benjelloun]] (c. 1934–1975), Moroccan journalist and politician
*[[Omar Benson Miller]], American actor
*[[Omar Benson Miller]] (born 1978), American actor
*[[Omar Benzerga]] (born 1990), Algerian and French footballer
*[[Omar Benzerga]] (born 1990), Algerian and French footballer
*[[Omar Berdiýew]] (1979–2023), Turkmenistan footballer
*[[Omar Berdiýew]] (1979–2023), Turkmenistan footballer
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*[[Omar Gonzalez]] (born 1988), American footballer
*[[Omar Gonzalez]] (born 1988), American footballer
*[[Omar Gooding]] (born 1976), American actor
*[[Omar Gooding]] (born 1976), American actor
*[[Omar Gosh]] (born 1982), American YouTube personality
*[[Omar Govea]] (born 1996), Mexican footballer
*[[Omar Govea]] (born 1996), Mexican footballer
*[[Omar Graffigna]] (1926–2019), Argentine Air Force officer
*[[Omar Graffigna]] (1926–2019), Argentine Air Force officer
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*[[Omar Mishkov]] (1977–2001), Ukrainian association football player
*[[Omar Mishkov]] (1977–2001), Ukrainian association football player
*[[Omar Miskawi]] (born 1935), Lebanese lawyer and politician
*[[Omar Miskawi]] (born 1935), Lebanese lawyer and politician
*[[Omar Moawad]] (born 2006), Egyptian footballer
*[[Omar Mohamed]] (born 1996), Somali professional footballer
*[[Omar Mohamed]] (born 1996), Somali professional footballer
*[[Omar Mohamed (gymnast)]], Egyptian artistic gymnast
*[[Omar Mohamed (gymnast)]], Egyptian artistic gymnast
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*[[Ömer Elmas]] (born 1969), Turkish wrestler
*[[Ömer Elmas]] (born 1969), Turkish wrestler
*[[Ömer Erdoğan]] (born 1977), Turkish-German footballer
*[[Ömer Erdoğan]] (born 1977), Turkish-German footballer
*[[Ömer Ertuğrul Erbakan]], Turkish general
*[[Ömer Ertuğrul Erbakan]] (born 1965), Turkish general
*[[Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu]] (born 1965), Turkish doctor, politician and human rights activist
*[[Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu]] (born 1965), Turkish doctor, politician and human rights activist
*[[Ömer Güleryüz]], Turkish amputee football player
*[[Ömer Güleryüz]] (born 1997), Turkish amputee football player
*[[Ömer Gündüz]], Dutch footballer
*[[Ömer Gündüz]] (born 2001), Dutch footballer
*[[Ömer Halisdemir]] (1974–2016), Turkish non-commissioned officer
*[[Ömer Halisdemir]] (1974–2016), Turkish non-commissioned officer
*[[Ömer Tuğrul İnançer]] (1946–2022), Turkish lawyer and Sufi musician
*[[Ömer Tuğrul İnançer]] (1946–2022), Turkish lawyer and Sufi musician
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*[[Ömer Onan]] (born 1978), Turkish basketball player
*[[Ömer Onan]] (born 1978), Turkish basketball player
*[[Ömer Özkan]] (born 1971), Turkish plastic surgeon
*[[Ömer Özkan]] (born 1971), Turkish plastic surgeon
*[[Ömer Sabancı]], Turkish businessman
*[[Ömer Sabancı]] (born 1959), Turkish businessman
*[[Ömer Ali Şahiner]] (born 1992), Turkish footballer
*[[Ömer Ali Şahiner]] (born 1992), Turkish footballer
*[[Ömer Sepici]] (born 1987), Turkish-Dutch footballer
*[[Ömer Sepici]] (born 1987), Turkish-Dutch footballer
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[[Category:Arabic-language masculine given names]]
[[Category:Arabic-language masculine given names]]
[[Category:Bosniak masculine given names]]
[[Category:Bosniak masculine given names]]
[[Category:Bosnian masculine given names]]
[[Category:Pakistani masculine given names]]
[[Category:Pakistani masculine given names]]
[[Category:Spanish masculine given names]]
[[Category:Spanish masculine given names]]

Latest revision as of 12:25, 25 October 2024

Omar
Calligraphic representation of caliph Omar's name, the most famous bearer of this name.
Pronunciation
  • /ˈoʊmɑːr/
  • /ˈoʊmər/
  • Arabic: [ˈʕomar]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameArabic, Hebrew, Germanic
Meaning'flourishing, long-lived' (Arabic) or 'wealthy, famous' (Germanic) or 'eloquent, gifted speaker' (Hebrew)
Region of originMiddle East
Other names
Related namesMohammed, Abdulah, Ali, Ahmad, Khalid, Hamza, Ibrahim, Adam

Omar/Umar/Omer is a masculine given name that has different origins in Arabic, Hebrew and German.

Umar or Omar is a common name (Arabic: عمر) in Arabic-speaking and Muslim populations in general. Omar is represented in Islamic traditions, meaning 'flourishing, long lived'. The name dates back to the emergence and military success of Islam, which were partly due to the second caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (also spelled Omar, r. 634–644).

There was also a biblical figure by the name of Omer (Hebrew: אוֹמָר) in the Hebrew Bible, meaning 'eloquent' or 'gifted speaker'. Another similar Hebrew name is Omer (Hebrew: עומר), derived from 'sheaf' or 'bundle of grain'.

The name Ómar also became popular as a man's name in Iceland, and to a much lesser extent in Nordic countries.[1] The name can also be a variant of Ottomar or Othmar, a Germanic name consisting of elements *aud, meaning 'wealthy', and *mari, meaning 'fame'.[citation needed]

The name Omaar (أومار) is a Somali name, not a variant of Omar/Umar. It comes from the Somali word Oomaar which means 'hot steam from boiling pot'.[citation needed]

Given name

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Monarchs named Omar or Umar

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Caliphs

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  • Umar ibn al-Khattab or Umar I (r. 634–644), the second Rashidun caliph of Islam; father of the prophet Muhammad's wife Hafsa bint Umar
  • Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, or Umar II (r. 717–720), Umayyad caliph

Other monarchs

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Omar

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Middle name

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Fictional characters

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Omer

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Ómar

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Ömer

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Oumar

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Umar

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Umaru

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Other

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  • Omarion (born 1984), American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer
  • Omarr Norman-Lott (born 2002), American football player
  • Omarr Smith (born 1977), American football defensive back for the San Jose SaberCats
  • Oumarou Ganda (1935–1981), Nigerian director and actor
  • Umer Shareef (1955–2021), Pakistani stand-up comedian, stage, film and television actor, writer, director and producer
  • Umur the Lion (died 1348), the Turkish Emir of Aydin from 1336 to 1344
  • Ymär Sali (1876–1951), Tatar entrepreneur in Finland
  • Ymär Daher (1910–1999), Tatar cultural worker in Finland

Surname

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Omar

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Omaar

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Omer, Ömer

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Oumar / Oumarou

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  • Mamane Oumarou (born 1946), Nigerian political figure who served two brief periods as prime minister of Niger during the 1980s

Umar

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  • Teuku Umar (c. 1854–1899), leader of Acehnese during the Aceh War
  • Yahya ibn Umar (died 864), Alid who rebelled against the Abbasid Caliphate

Omarova

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ómar". Nordic Names. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
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