Umar

Umar is a masculine first name that carries meanings such as 'the life', 'the long-lived', or 'the blossoming'. However, the exact origin of this name is not definitively clarified.

What does the name Umar mean?

The first name Umar has the meanings 'the life', 'the long-lived', and 'the blossoming'. The origin of the name can likely be traced back to the Arabic word umr, meaning 'life', as well as the word amara, which means 'to blossom, to thrive, to live long'. A historically significant bearer of the name is ʿUmar ibn al-Chattāb, a companion of Mohammed and Islamic caliph in the 7th century. With about 1.7 million bearers worldwide, Umar is among the most common Arabic and Muslim first names. The variants Omar (Persian), Ömer (Turkish), and Ymer (Albanian) are also internationally widespread. Worldwide, nearly 3.4 million people bear the name Omar.

Where does the name Umar come from?

Umar is a masculine first name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the life' or 'the long-lived'. The Arabic components of the name are umr for 'life' and amara for 'to blossom, to thrive, to live long'. The name is commonly used in Arabic, Muslim, and Urdu languages.

How do you pronounce Umar?

The pronunciation of the name Umar is clear and two-syllable. It is generally pronounced as 'U-mar' [ˈuːmaʁ], starting with a long U sound that conveys a certain depth. The rolled or aspirated r adds a special accent. Overall, the name radiates a calm and powerful presence and impresses with its harmonious structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Umar is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 636th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 540 times, placing it 830th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 942nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Umaga / Umi / Uminator

Famous people

• Mohammad Umar Taj (Pakistani cricketer)
• Muhammad Umar Bahah (Yemeni writer)
• Razali Umar Kandasamy (Malaysian footballer)
• Shahabuddin Abu Hafs Umar Al-Suhrawardi (Iranian scholar)
• Umar Akmal (Pakistani cricketer)
• Umar Al-Ghamdi (Saudi Arabian footballer)
• Umar Al-Qadri (Pakistani scholar)
• Umar Amin (Pakistani cricketer)
• Umar Bhatti (Canadian cricketer)
• Umar Bin Hassan (American poet)
• Umar Dimayev (Russian singer)
• Umar Farooq (Danish cricketer)
• Umar Gul (cricketer from Pakistan)
• Umar Ibn Abi Rabiah (Spanish poet)
• Umar ibn Al Chattab (2nd caliph of Islam)
• Umar Karsanov (footballer from Russia)
• Umar Kayam (writer from Indonesia)
• Umar Markhiyev (Russian footballer)
• Umar Nawaz (cricketer from Canada)
• Umar Qasim (cricketer from Pakistan)