Omar
flourishing, long-lived (Arabic)
Omar is a arabic / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 299, with 24,848 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
flourishing, long-lived (Arabic)
Rooted in the Arabic name 'Umar, derived from 'amr' meaning life or long-lived. In the Philippines, it is a prominent name within the Bangsamoro region and Islamic communities, but it is also recognized and used across Christian communities due to Spanish and global familiarity.
Omar is derived from the Arabic name Umar, meaning flourishing or long-lived. In the Philippines, it is widely used among Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, while also enjoying broader national usage due to Spanish and Western naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in compound forms like Omar Ali or John Omar. Common informal nicknames in the Philippines include Oms, Mar, and Omy.
Related forms
- Umar Arabic
- Ómar Spanish
- Ömer Turkish
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Omar with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Omar
How do I use Omar with two Filipino surnames?
Omar is the given name. The full name is Omar + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Omar a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Omar is number 299, with 24,848 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.