What Omar means
Omar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "flourishing, long-lived". It comes from Arabic 'Umar, from 'amara (to live long, to flourish). It is pronounced o-MAR.
Also a Hebrew name in Genesis 36, but Mexican usage follows the Arabic name via Omar Khayyam and Omar Sharif. Omar Chaparro, actor. Omar Bravo, footballer.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
