Omar

/ˈoʊmɑːr/ noun

Definition

a male given name common in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim cultures.

Etymology

From Arabic 'Umar,' possibly meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' Became widespread due to the Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the earliest and most important Islamic leaders.

Kelly Says

Omar ibn al-Khattab was the second Caliph and one of Islam's most important leaders, so the name Omar carries historical weight—it's like naming someone Alexander or Julius in Western cultures.

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