Omar (name)
Arabic calligraphy depicting the name of Omar (Rashidun caliph), 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 | West Asia (Semitic) and North Europe (Germanic) |
Omar is the most common English rendition of a series of names, predominantly masculine given names, originating in a variety of languages. 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.