Omar
“Long-lived, flourishing”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningLong-lived, flourishing
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterO
What does Omar mean?
Omar is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “Long-lived, flourishing”. The second Caliph, Sayyiduna Umar.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.