Boy name
Omar name meaning
“life, longevity”
Omar is a masculine name from Arabic ʿUmar, meaning life or longevity. It is a spelling variant of Umar, whose linguistic meaning concerns life and lifespan. The name is also known in Islamic history through Umar ibn al-Khattab, providing a historical connection for this name and its spelling variant.
What does Omar 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 Omar
A spelling variant of Arabic ʿUmar, associated with life and lifespan. It is prominent in Islamic history through Umar ibn al-Khattab.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| 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.
Omar in Islam and the Quran
Omar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عمر) does, for example in QS Fatir [35]: 11. This word refers to a lifespan.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Omar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Omar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Omar: life, longevity
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Walid: a newly born child
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Meaning of each word
- Omar: life, longevity
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Gulam: boy, young man
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Omar Niam
Meaning of each word
- Omar: life, longevity
- Niam: blessings or favors
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Meaning of each word
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Omar: life, longevity
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Omar Amrul
Meaning of each word
- Omar: life, longevity
- Amrul: affair, command
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Meaning of each word
- Omar: life, longevity
- Muhamat: much praised
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
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How to pronounce Omar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /omar/ |
| Arabic script | عمر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮇᮙᮁ |
Is Omar a boy’s name?
Yes, Omar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Omar ranks #1,711 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Omar
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- 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
Famous people named Omar
- Omar Dhani · b. 1924
- Omar Daniel · b. 1995
- Omar Sjawaldy Anwar · b. 1960
- Omar Abdala
- Omar Samuel Ichwan Ratulangi
- Omar Sjahnan Siregar
FAQ about the name Omar
What is the meaning of Omar?
Omar means life, longevity. A spelling variant of Arabic ʿUmar, associated with life and lifespan. It is prominent in Islamic history through Umar ibn al-Khattab.
Is Omar a boy’s name?
Yes, Omar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Omar in the Quran?
Omar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عمر) does, for example in QS Fatir [35]: 11. This word refers to a lifespan.
How many syllables does Omar have?
Omar has 2 syllables (O-mar) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Omar?
Omar ranks #1,711 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Omar?
Some ideas: Omar Askari Walid; Omar Taqwa Gulam; Omar Niam.
Famous people named Omar?
Notable people named Omar include Omar Dhani, Omar Daniel, Omar Sjawaldy Anwar.
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