Boy name
Omar name meaning
“life; living, long life”
Omar is associated with life, living, and long life. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is a Latin alphabet form of Arabic ʿUmar, connected with a root concerning life and living. Ömer is the corresponding Turkish form, providing a direct connection between the spellings.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Omar mean?
Life; living, long life
In Turkish: ömür; yaşama, uzun yaşam
Omar is a spelling of Ömer also used in several other languages. Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, provides its principal Islamic historical association. The spelling does not establish an exclusive community connection; different transcription traditions represent the same Arabic name with different vowels.
How popular is Omar?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Omar in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Omar
Omar is a Latin-script form of Arabic ʿUmar, corresponding to Turkish Ömer. It is related to the Arabic root associated with living and the span of life.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Omar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Omar Alaettin
Meaning of each name
- Omar: life; living, long life
- Alaettin: exaltation and glory of the faith
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Halef Omar
Meaning of each name
- Halef: successor, one who follows another
- Omar: life; living, long life
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Omar Gani
Meaning of each name
- Omar: life; living, long life
- Gani: wealthy; abundant; free of need
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Rahman Omar
Meaning of each name
- Rahman: abundantly merciful; boundless in compassion
- Omar: life; living, long life
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Omar Abdülhamid
Meaning of each name
- Omar: life; living, long life
- Abdülhamid: servant of God, the Praiseworthy
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Bekir Omar
Meaning of each name
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
- Omar: life; living, long life
How to pronounce Omar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /omaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عمر |
Is Omar a boy’s name?
Yes, Omar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Omar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Omar
- Onar♂An injunction to repair or improve
- Omay♂♀
- Osman♂Traditionally, a young bustard
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Ozan♂Folk poet
- Okan♂Powerful, mighty
- Oral♂Capture the fortress
- Okay♂Arrow and moon
- Onat♂Proper, careful, fitting and well-ordered
- Onay♂♀Approval, acceptance and consent
- Oktar♂Name of the Hun ruler Oktar
- Ogan♂Powerful, able
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Omar
What is the meaning of Omar?
Omar means “life; living, long life”. Omar is a Latin-script form of Arabic ʿUmar, corresponding to Turkish Ömer. It is related to the Arabic root associated with living and the span of life.
Is Omar a boy’s name?
Yes, Omar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Omar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Omar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Omar have?
Omar has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Omar?
Omar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Omar?
Some ideas: Omar Alaettin; Halef Omar; Omar Gani.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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