Omar
Meaning of Omar
The name Omar is a popular choice for boys, predominantly used in Arabic-speaking cultures, but also found in English and Hebrew contexts. In all three languages, the pronunciation of this strong and classic name remains relatively consistent as OH-mar (/oˈmaɾr/). Variations include Omer and Umar, providing some flexibility for those looking to honor the name's roots while adding a unique touch.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Omar has consistently ranked within the top 300 names for boys since at least 1880. It enjoyed its highest popularity between 2005 and 2010 where it peaked at rank 131. Although its ranking has fluctuated over time, it continues to be a widely used name that carries with it connotations of strength and leadership, making it an enduring choice for parents seeking a traditional yet powerful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as OH-mar (/oˈmaɾr/)
Hebrew
- Pronunced as oh-MAR (/oˈmaɿ/)
English
- Pronunced as OH-mar (/oˈmɑr/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Omar
| Omar Nelson Bradley, a distinguished senior officer of the United States Army, served as General of the Army and was the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, playing a key role in shaping U.S. military policy during and after World War II, including the Korean War. |
| Omar Khayyam, a polymath from Nishapur, made significant contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and poetry during the rule of the Seljuk dynasty. |
| Omar Sharif was an iconic Egyptian actor known for his roles in international films and acclaimed for his talent with numerous awards to his name. |
| Omar Ali Saifuddien III - Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 1950 until his abdication from the throne in 1967. |
| Omar Amer Deghayes is a Libyan citizen who was held as an enemy combatant at Guantanamo Bay detention camp from 2002 to 2007, and was released without charges. |
| Omar Enrique Vizquel González, also known as "Little O", is a retired Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop who played for several Major League Baseball teams and later became a coach and manager. |
| Omar Bakri Muhammad is a Syrian Islamist militant leader known for his involvement in Hizb ut-Tahrir and Al-Muhajiroun. |
| Omar Mahmoud Suleiman was an Egyptian army general, politician, diplomat, and intelligence officer who briefly served as the vice president of Egypt in 2011. |
| Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, also known as "The Blind Sheikh," was a blind Egyptian Islamist militant who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in 1995 in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and served a life sentence in the United States. |
| Major General Omar Bundy was a distinguished career United States Army officer with extensive experience in various military conflicts. |
| Omar Torrijos - Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera was a Panamanian military leader and dictator known for his social reforms during his rule from 1968 until his death in 1981. |
| Omar M. Yaghi is a distinguished chemist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, known for his groundbreaking work in chemistry and materials science. |
| Omar Abdullah is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Omar Khalif Mohammed Abu Bakr Mahjour Umar - Omar Khalifa Mohammed Abu Bakr Mahjour Umar, a Libyan citizen, was held in extrajudicial detention at the Guantanamo Bay detention camps from 2002 to 2016 with detainee ID number 695. |
| Omar al-Mukhtar - Omar al-Mukhṭār was a prominent leader of native resistance in Libya against Italian colonization, and is considered a national hero and symbol of resistance in the Arab and Islamic worlds. |
