Omar

The male first name Omar carries the meaning 'life' and derives from the Arabic word 'umr (عمر)', which means 'life' or 'lifespan'. Alternatively, it is also interpreted as 'the long-lived' or 'the flourishing one', referring to the Arabic verb 'amara (عَمَرَ)', which means 'to bloom, to thrive, to live long'.

What does the name Omar mean?

Omar is a male first name associated with 'life'. This derivation comes from the Arabic term 'umr (عمر)', which means 'life' or 'lifespan'. Additionally, Omar can also be interpreted as 'the long-lived' or 'the flourishing', based on the Arabic word 'amara (عَمَرَ)', which means 'to bloom, to thrive, to live long'. In Hebrew, the name is understood as 'the speaker'. Omar is a variant of Umar and is particularly common in the Persian region. A prominent example is ʿUmar ibn al-Chattāb, also known as 'Omar', who was a companion of Muhammad and an Islamic caliph in the 7th century. With around 3.4 million bearers, Omar is one of the most widely used Arabic and Muslim first names. In addition to the form Umar, there are also the spellings Ömer (Turkish) and Ymer (Albanian).

Where does the name Omar come from?

The first name Omar has Arabic roots and means among other things 'life' or 'the flourishing one'. The relevant Arabic words are 'amir' = flourishing and 'umr' = life, lifespan. The name is used in various languages, including Arabic, Muslim, Oriental, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Omar?

Omar is pronounced as a two-syllable name and is typically rendered in German as 'O-mar' [ˈoːmaʁ]. The first syllable begins with a long, rounded 'o' that radiates a certain fullness of sound. The second, open syllable leads to a gentle conclusion. Overall, the name Omar feels calm, powerful, and conveys an international, self-assured, and present feeling.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Omar enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 92nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Omar has been given as a first name about 7,200 times, which places it 112th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 129th. Internationally, Omar also shows wide distribution. In Austria, it currently stands at 88th place, while in Switzerland it has reached 149th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Ammar / Amori / Mari / Oma / Omi / Omri / Omz / Ömer

Similar first names

Famous people

• Baron Omar Rolf von Ehrenfels (writer from Germany)
• Javier Omar Delgado (Uruguayan football player)
• Omar Alfredo Rodriguez Lopez (American musician)
• Omar Asad (Argentinian football player)
• Omar Assar (Egyptian table tennis player)
• Omar Benson Miller (American actor, CSI: Miami)
• Omar Bravo (Mexican footballer)
• Omar Brown (Jamaican sprinter)
• Omar Brown (football player from the USA)
• Omar Catari (boxer from Venezuela)
• Omar Daniel (Canadian composer)
• Omar El Kaddouri (Moroccan footballer)
• Omar Epps (actor)
• Omar Gooding (American actor)
• Omar Metwally (American actor)
• Omar Milanetto (Italian footballer)
• Omar Monza (basketball player from Great Britain)
• Omar Pene (Senegalese singer)
• Omar Rowe (British footballer)
• Omar Rudberg (singer, actor)