Boy name
Oemar name meaning
“life, longevity”
Oemar is a masculine name from Arabic ʿUmar, meaning life or longevity. Its source is connected with the Arabic root ʿ-m-r, concerning life and lifespan. Umar is a spelling variant of the name, which is also associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
What does Oemar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Oemar
From Arabic ʿUmar, related to the root ʿ-m-r concerning life and lifespan. It is associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet, Walisongo |
| Starts with | O |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Oemar in Islam and the Quran
Oemar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العمر) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 70.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Oemar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Oemar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
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Meaning of each word
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Hasyimi: associated with Hashim
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Oemar Faza
Meaning of each word
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Meaning of each word
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Oemar Saepul
Meaning of each word
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Saepul: sword; a compound-name element
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Meaning of each word
- Oemar: life, longevity
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
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How to pronounce Oemar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umar/ |
| Arabic script | عمر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙᮁ |
Is Oemar a boy’s name?
Yes, Oemar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Oemar ranks #1,223 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Oemar
Names with related meanings
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
- Urip♂Living, alive
Famous people named Oemar
- Oemar Seno Adji · b. 1915
- Oemar Dachlan · b. 1913
- Oemar Said Djojosapoetro · b. 1925
- Kh. Oemar Hasan
- Oemar Handojo · b. 1951
- Oemar Maroeti
- Oemar Sastradiwirya
- Oemar Sri Hartanto · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Oemar
What is the meaning of Oemar?
Oemar means life, longevity. From Arabic ʿUmar, related to the root ʿ-m-r concerning life and lifespan. It is associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
Is Oemar a boy’s name?
Yes, Oemar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Oemar?
Oemar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Oemar in the Quran?
Oemar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العمر) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 70.
How many syllables does Oemar have?
Oemar has 2 syllables (Oe-mar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Oemar?
Oemar ranks #1,223 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Oemar?
Other spellings: Umar.
What full names go well with Oemar?
Some ideas: Oemar Akram Sultan; Oemar Hasyimi Farabi; Oemar Faza.
Famous people named Oemar?
Notable people named Oemar include Oemar Seno Adji, Oemar Dachlan, Oemar Said Djojosapoetro.
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