Omar

Omar Meaning & Origin

About Omar
The surname Omar is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Omar, which means "flourishing" or "long-lived" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims and is often associated with the Islamic prophet Omar ibn al-Khattab, who was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. The surname Omar signifies a person's connection to the Islamic faith and may also reflect qualities such as strength, wisdom, and longevity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Omar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Omar: 7,660
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,631
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Omar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Omar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 M AA0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊmɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Omar in Braille

Here's how to represent Omar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Omar in braille

How to sign the name Omar using Sign Language

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

The name Omar in sign language

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