Umaru
Umaru is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Hausa / Fulani form origin, meaning “Long-lived, flourishing life”.
| Meaning | Long-lived, flourishing life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa / Fulani form |
| Written as | عمر |
| Pronunciation | OO-mah-roo |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Sierra Leone |
Meaning and origin of Umaru
Umaru is the way Hausa and Fulani speakers say ʿUmar, the name built on the root ʿ-m-r, life. Many West African languages like Arabic names to end in a vowel, which is why ʿUmar becomes Umaru, much as Bakr turns into Bakari. Parents give it to honour ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb. Nigerians also associate it with their former president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
Is Umaru a Muslim name?
Umaru is the West African version of Umar, honouring the second caliph.
How popular is Umaru?
It is very common in northern Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Sierra Leone, and is spelled Oumarou in French-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Umaru
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Spellings and variants of Umaru
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umaru mean?
Umaru means 'Long-lived, flourishing life'. It is of Arabic, Hausa / Fulani form origin.
Is Umaru a Muslim name?
Umaru is the West African version of Umar, honouring the second caliph.
How do you pronounce Umaru?
Umaru is pronounced OO-mah-roo.
Is Umaru a boy or girl name?
Umaru is usually a boy name.