Omar (name)
Arabic calligraphy depicting the name of Omar (Umar Al-Fārūq), who was the most famous bearer of the most widespread form (the Arabic form) of this name. | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Semitic and Germanic |
| Meaning | Arabic name: 'flourishing, long-lived' Hebrew name: 'eloquent, gifted speaker' Germanic name: 'wealthy, famous' |
| Region of origin | Middle East (Semitic) and North Europe (Germanic) |
Omar is the most common Arabic rendition of a series of names, predominantly masculine given names, originating in the Arabic language. The name may have several different spellings in English, with variations based on the original language that it is drawn from, regional/cultural adaptations, and personal choice.