Omar
BoyArabic
Omar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Long life, prosperity, or flourishing".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Popularity
13 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
4 letters
Meaning
Long life, prosperity, or flourishing
Etymology
Derived from Arabic root ʿ-M-R (عمر) meaning 'long life' or 'flourishing'. Popularized by Umar ibn Al-Khattab, a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Famous People Named Omar
- Omar Khayyám — Persian mathematician and poet (1048–1131)
- Omar Sharif — Egyptian actor (1932–2015)
- Omar Sy — French actor and comedian (born 1978)
- Omar M. Yaghi — American chemist of Arabic descent (born 1965)
- Omar Rodríguez-López — American musician and record producer
Frequently Asked Questions About Omar
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar means "Long life, prosperity, or flourishing", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar originates from Arabic, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Omar associated with?
Omar is associated with Islamic.
Are there famous people named Omar?
Yes — notable people named Omar include Omar Khayyám (Persian mathematician and poet, 1048–1131), Omar Sharif (Egyptian actor, 1932–2015), Omar Sy (French actor and comedian, born 1978), Omar M. Yaghi (American chemist of Arabic descent, born 1965) and Omar Rodríguez-López (American musician and record producer).
Last updated: June 2026