| Meaning | flourishing, long-lived |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | O-mar |
About Omar
Timeless and strong, Omar delivers understated power through its simple, elegant construction. This name carries centuries of history across multiple cultures while feeling thoroughly contemporary in today's diverse world. The two-syllable structure provides perfect balance—easy to say, easy to remember, impossible to forget. Omar possesses a quiet confidence that doesn't need embellishment or explanation; it simply stands on its own merits. The name works beautifully across languages and borders, recognized and respected internationally. Parents choosing Omar often appreciate its multicultural appeal and enduring quality, seeking something that transcends temporary trends while maintaining relevance. It's equally appropriate for a child and a distinguished professional, growing gracefully through all life stages. The straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, while the strong sound ensures presence and memorability in any setting.
Nicknames for Omar
| Om |
| Omi |
| Marty |
| OJ |
Famous People Named Omar
| Omar Sharif | Egyptian actor |
| Omar Epps | American actor |
| Omar Sy | French actor |
| Omar Bradley | American general |
| Omar Khayyam | Persian mathematician and poet |
| Omar Rodríguez-López | Puerto Rican musician |
| Omar Abdulrahman | Emirati footballer |
| Omar Vizquel | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Omar Mateen | American mass shooter |
| Omarosa Manigault Newman | American reality TV personality |
| Omar Abdullah | Indian politician |
| Omar Naber | Slovenian singer-songwriter |
| Omar Apollo | American singer-songwriter |
| Omar El-Saafi | Sudanese filmmaker |
| Omar Suleiman | American Muslim scholar |
| Omar Bogle | English footballer |
| Omar Al-Bashir | Former president of Sudan |
| Omar Infante | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Omar Gonzalez | American soccer player |
| Omar Figueroa Jr. | American professional boxer |
Characters Named Omar
| Omar Little | Character from the TV series "The Wire" |
| Omar Devone Little | Character from the TV series "Deception" |
| Omar Suarez | Character from the film "Scarface" |
| Omar Gamal | Character from the video game series "Assassin's Creed" |
| Omar Navarro | Character from the TV series "Ozark" |
| Omar Shishani | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |
| Omar Bakri | Character from the film "Four Lions" |
| Omar Alhazred | Character from the "Supernatural" TV series |
| Omar Gaudin | Character from the film "The Ides of March" |
| Omar Johnson | Character from the film "The Lion King" |
| Omar Bashir | Character from the video game series "Call of Duty" |
| Omar Malik | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Omar Samir | Character from the film "The Kingdom" |
| Omar Holland | Character from the film "The Hurt Locker" |
| Omar Higgins | Character from the film "The Maze Runner" |
| Omar Hassan | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Omar Daudzai | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |
| Omar Sykes | Character from the film "Shooter" |
| Omar Karami | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |