Boy name
Umar name meaning
“life, longevity”
Umar is a masculine name from Arabic ʿUmar, meaning life or longevity. It is related to the root ʿ-m-r, which concerns life and lifespan. Oemar is a spelling variant, and the name also has a historical association with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
What does Umar 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 Umar
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 | U |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Umar in Islam and the Quran
Umar 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 Umar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Umar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Umar as a first name
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Umar Riyan
Interpretation
May this child enjoy a long, refreshed life with thirst satisfied.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
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Interpretation
May this child live a long life with gentleness and natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Umar Hasanul
Interpretation
May this child enjoy many years of good and beautiful living.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May this child guard life's provisions throughout many years of living.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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Umar Kausar
Interpretation
May this child enjoy a long life filled with abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May this child be an especially fortunate caretaker throughout a long life.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Interpretation
May this child live long with patience, forbearance, and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Interpretation
May this child live a long life with contentment and victory.Meaning of each word
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
Umar as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a naturally gentle disposition accompany this child's long life.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
May the path of a long life lead to success.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Umar: life, longevity
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Interpretation
May this child enjoy long life in harmony, prosperity, and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Umar: life, longevity
- Hisyam: generosity
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Interpretation
May this child live a long life with faithfulness and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Interpretation
May this child live long with an elevated position and gentle manner.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
May this child's long life be filled with beauty and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Umar: life, longevity
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
Umar as a last name
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Interpretation
May the first morning light accompany a long life of faithfulness.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Umar: life, longevity
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Rezky Umar
Interpretation
May this child enjoy a long life accompanied by life's provisions.Meaning of each word
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Umar: life, longevity
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Interpretation
May this child be a purer guardian throughout a long life.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Umar: life, longevity
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Khalil Umar
Interpretation
May this child be a cherished friend throughout a long life.Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Umar: life, longevity
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Interpretation
May this child offer sincere support throughout a long life.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Umar: life, longevity
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Akram Umar
Interpretation
May this child live a long life with nobility and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Umar: life, longevity
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How to pronounce Umar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umar/ |
| Arabic script | عمر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙᮁ |
Is Umar a boy’s name?
Yes, Umar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Umar ranks #41 among boy names in our data sample (248 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 Umar
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 Umar
- Umar Wirahadikusumah · b. 1924
- Umar Kayam · b. 1932
- Umar Patek · b. 1970
- Umar Lubis · b. 1973
- Umar Shihab · b. 1939
- Umar Ahmad · b. 1980
- Umar Dt. Garang · b. 1908
- Umar Usman
- Umar Anggara Jenie · b. 1950
- Umar Bashor · b. 1966
- Umar Farauq · b. 1969
- Umar Farouq
FAQ about the name Umar
What is the meaning of Umar?
Umar 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 Umar a boy’s name?
Yes, Umar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Umar?
Umar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Umar in the Quran?
Umar 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 Umar have?
Umar has 2 syllables (U-mar) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Umar?
Umar ranks #41 among boy names in our data sample (248 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Umar?
Other spellings: Oemar.
What full names go well with Umar?
Some ideas: Umar Riyan; Fitrah Umar Rifki; Alfajar Wafi Umar.
Famous people named Umar?
Notable people named Umar include Umar Wirahadikusumah, Umar Kayam, Umar Patek.
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