Umar
Umar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Long-lived, flourishing life”.
| Meaning | Long-lived, flourishing life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عمر |
| Pronunciation | OO-mar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Umar
Umar, in Arabic ʿUmar, takes its meaning from ʿumr, life, and suggests a long and flourishing existence. Its most illustrious bearer is ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, second of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. He earned the title al-Fārūq, the one who separates right from wrong. Centuries later, the Umayyad ruler ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz became a byword for fairness, adding further lustre to the name.
Is Umar a Muslim name?
As the name of the second caliph, ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, Umar is among the most significant names in Islam.
How popular is Umar?
It is used across the Muslim world as Omar in Arab countries, Umar or Umer in South Asia, Ömer in Turkey and Umaru in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umar mean?
Umar means 'Long-lived, flourishing life'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Umar a Muslim name?
As the name of the second caliph, ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, Umar is among the most significant names in Islam.
How do you pronounce Umar?
Umar is pronounced OO-mar.
Is Umar a boy or girl name?
Umar is usually a boy name.