Umar

Umar Meaning & Origin

About Umar
The name "Umar" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It means "flourishing" or "prospering." It is derived from the Arabic word "umr" which signifies life, age, or time. The name Umar is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, strength, and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of the second caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Umar are male.

Umar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 19.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
UANA
🔊 Soundex
U506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 M AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/umar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Umar in Braille

Here's how to represent Umar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Umar in braille

How to Spell the Name Umar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Umar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Umar in sign language

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