Omar at a glance
- Meaning
- Flourishing, long-lived
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- O-mar
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Omaar, Omari, Omarya, Omaari, Omaarya, Omariya
Lucky details for Omar
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Omar is a Arabic name meaning “flourishing, long-lived”. Parents choose Omar for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Omar reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Omar
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar means “flourishing, long-lived” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Omar?
Omar is pronounced O-mar (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Omar?
The lucky number for Omar is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Omar?
Popular short forms include Omai, Omy.
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