Omar
A male given name from the root ʿ-m-r, associated with life, long life, and flourishing.
- Root
- ʿ-m-r (ع-م-ر)
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Life / long life
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Omar (ʿUmar) derives from the root ʿ-m-r (ع-م-ر), whose senses include life, long life, and the flourishing or inhabiting of a place.
Usage
A classical and enduring Arabic name, widely used across the Arab world.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: عمر
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09