Boy's name · Companion (sahabi)
Umar: meaning and origin
عمر- Meaning
- Life, long-lived (from 'umr, life)
- Arabic
- عمر
- Say it
- U-mar
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Companion (sahabi)
- Also spelled
- Omar, Umer
- Source
- Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah; Ibn Sa'd, al-Tabaqat
Who he was
'Umar ibn al-Khattab, al-Faruq, second caliph, known for justice. His acceptance of Islam strengthened the Muslims in Makkah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umar mean?
Life, long-lived (from 'umr, life).
How do you pronounce Umar?
Say it as U-mar; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written عمر.
Is Umar in the Quran?
No, the name itself is not a word in the Quran. It is known as the name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ, recorded in Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah.
Is Umar a boy's or girl's name?
Umar is a boy's name.
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