Omar
عمرAssociated with life and flourishing
Boy namesMeaning of Omar
Associated with life and flourishing
About the name Omar
Omar is linked in Arabic lexicons with lifetime, long life and flourishing. Omar and Umar are common Latin spellings. The name also has a major historical association with Umar ibn al-Khattab, which is distinct from the dictionary sense.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ع
- Arabic letters
- 3
- Pronunciation guide
- OO-mar
- Other spellings
- Umar
How to write and say Omar
- In Arabic
- عمر
- In Latin letters
- Omar
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Omar?
- It combines a life-related meaning with a well-known historical association.
- Keep Omar or Umar consistent in the child’s documents, because transliteration varies.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · عمر ↗Questions about Omar
What does Omar mean?
Associated with life and flourishing
How do you write Omar in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are عمر in Arabic and Omar in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Omar?
Our recorded alternatives are Umar. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Omar pronounced?
Our approximate guide is OO-mar. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Does Omar only mean “life”?
The Arabic range includes lifetime, long life and flourishing. Short translations vary with context.