Omar
In Arabic: عمر
The name of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Rightly Guided Caliph; its roots suggest life, longevity, and flourishing.
اسم عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه، ثاني الخلفاء الراشدين، وفي أصله إيحاء بالعُمر والحياة والازدهار.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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عمر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Omar mean?
- The name of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Rightly Guided Caliph; its roots suggest life, longevity, and flourishing.
- Is Omar a boy or a girl name?
- Omar is a boy name.
- How is Omar written in English?
- Omar in Arabic: عمر.
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