Umar

Umar (Arabic: عمر, romanized: ʿUmar) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. The name is derived from the Arabic root ʿ-m-r, which carries the meanings of "life," "long life," or "flourishing." In Hebrew, the name can be translated as עומר (transliterated as Omer). In Turkish, the name is spelled as Ömer, and in Persian, it is written as عمر (transliterated as Omar). Umar is a significant name in Islamic history, notably associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, who played a crucial role in the early expansion of Islam. The name is widely used among Muslim populations and has variants and derivatives in various languages and cultures.