Omar/Umar ( ar, عمر) is a masculine given name that has different origins in three languages across the world (Arabic, Hebrew and Germanic) even though it is best known as an Arabic name and the name Omar was mentioned in the Old Testament. Omar is represented in Islamic traditions. The name means "flourishing, long lived". After the emergence and military success of Islam, which was partly due to the second caliph

Umar ibn al-Khattab ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate ...

(also spelled Omar, ), Umar or Omar became a common name in Muslim

Arab The Arabs (singular: Arab; singular ar, عَرَبِيٌّ, DIN 31635: , , plural ar, عَرَب, DIN 31635: , Arabic pronunciation: ), also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in Western Asia, No ...

and Muslim populations in general. The name is also used in Spanish-speaking countries. There was a biblical figure by the name of Omar. In the Middle Ages, there was a large population of Jews and Muslims in Spain, therefore the name could have spread because of this. The name Omar (spelled as Ómar) is also popular as a man's name in Iceland, and to a much lesser extent in Nordic countries. The name can also be a variant of

Ottomar Ottomar is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from Audamar, a name comprised from the elements *aud, meaning wealth, and *mari, meaning fame. Other variant of the name is Othmar. The name may refer fo: *Ottomar Anschütz (18 ...

or Othmar, a Germanic name consisting of elements *aud, meaning wealthy, and *mari, meaning fame. The name Omaar is a Somali name, not a variant of Omar/Umar. It comes from the Somali word "Oomaar" which means "hot steam from boiling pot".

Given name

Omar

* Omar I of Kanem, ruler of Kanem, Chad from 1372 to 1380 *

Omar I of the Maldives Al-Sultan Abul Fath Jalaaluddin Omar Veeru Siri Abaarana Mahaa Radun (Dhivehi: އައްސުލްޠާން އަބުލް ފަތްޙު ޖަލާލުއްދީން ޢުމަރު ވީރު ސިރީ އަބާރަނަ މަހާރަދުން) was the Sultan of the Ma ...

(died 1341), sultan of the Maldives from 1306 to 1341 * Omar II of the Maldives (died 1484), sultan of the Maldives from 1480 to 1484 *

Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke (; so, Cumar Cabdirashiid Cali Sharmaarke, ar, عمر شرماركي) (born 18 June 1960), popularly known as Omar Sharmarke, is a Somali diplomat and politician. From 2009 to 2010, he was the Prime Minister of So ...

(born 1960), Somali diplomat and politician; former prime minister of Somalia *

Omar Abdul Rahman (academic) Omar bin Abdul Rahman P.S.M., J.M.N., J.S.M. (born 1932) is a Malaysian academician and corporate figure. Omar is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the MUST Ehsan Foundation, a non profit foundation that currently manages ...

(born 1932), Malaysian academic and corporate figure * Omar Abdullah, Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir *

Omar Abu-Riche Omar Abu-Riche ( ar, عمر أبو ريشة, 10 April 1910 – 15 July 1990) was an influential Syrian poet known for his pioneering works. Biography Abu-Riche was born into a wealthy literary family in Manbij, near Aleppo. He received his ed ...

(1910–1990), Syrian poet * Omar Ahmed, Kenyan boxer * Omar Atlas, former Venezuelan professional wrestler * Omar Ayuso (born 1998), Spanish actor *

Omar Bakri Muhammad Omar Bakri Muhammad ( ar, عمر بکری محمد; born Omar Bakri Fostock; 1958) is a Syrian Islamist militant leader born in Aleppo. He was instrumental in developing Hizb ut-Tahrir in the United Kingdom before leaving the group and heading ...

, Syrian Muslim militant who lived in the UK for 20 years and was later arrested as a terrorist * Omar Banos (born 1998, known professionally as Cuco), American singer-songwriter and record producer * Omar Barboza, Venezuelan politician * Omar al-Bashir (born 1944), former President of Sudan *

Omar Benson Miller Omar Benson Miller (born October 7, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for his work as Walter Simmons on ''CSI: Miami'' (2009–2012), as Charles Greane on ''Ballers'' (2015–2019), as the voice of Raphael on ''Rise of the Teenage Mutan ...

, American actor *

Omar Bongo El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba (born Albert-Bernard Bongo; 30 December 1935 – 8 June 2009) was a Gabonese politician who was the second President of Gabon for 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. Omar Bongo was promoted to key positions as ...

, President of Gabon (1967–2009) * Omar Bradley (1893-1981), American 5-star general, one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II * Omar Bradley (born 1958), mayor of Compton, California from 1993 until 2001 *

Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born 4 March 1980) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is Guadalajara's all-time leading scorer in all matches. Club career Club Deportivo Guadalajara Omar Bravo has scored 132 goals ...

, international Mexican football player * Omar Brown (disambiguation), multiple people *

Omar Bugiel Omar Chaaban Khaled Bugiel ( ar, عمر خالد شعبان, ; born 3 January 1994), known as Omar Bugiel,) in Arabic., group=note is a professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker for cl ...

(born 1992), Lebanese footballer *

Omar Bundy Major General Omar Bundy (June 17, 1861 – January 20, 1940) was a career United States Army officer who was a veteran of the American Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I. A ...

, career United States Army officer and general * Omar B. Bunnell, American businessman and politician * Omar Camporese (born 1968), former professional tennis player * Omar Chaparro, Mexican actor * Omar Cisneros, Cuban hurdler * Omar D. Conger (1818–1898), American politician * Omar Craddock, American triple jumper *

Omar Abdallah Dakhqan Omar Abdallah Dakhqan ( ar, عمر عبد الله دخقان; died 19 November 2012) was a Jordanian politician. He served as Agriculture Minister in 1973. He also served as director general of the Hedjaz Jordan Railway and Jordan Phosphate Mines ...

(died 2012), Jordanian politician * Omar Diallo (born 1972), Senegalese football goalkeeper *

Omar Doom ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate ...

, American actor * Omar Epps, American actor *

Omar Espinosa Omar Espinosa is a guitarist and producer, best known for being the rhythm guitarist of the original lineup of Escape the Fate, from mid 2004 to late 2007. Musical career Escape the Fate (2004–2007) In 2003, Omar Espinosa was asked to be lead ...

, American musician *

Omar Faruk Tekbilek Omer Faruk Tekbilek ( tr, Ömer Faruk Tekbilek, born 1951) is a Turkish musician and composer, who plays a wide range of wind, string, percussion and electronic instruments. He has developed a style that builds on traditional Sufi music, but inclu ...

(born 1951), Turkish virtuoso flutist and multi-instrumentalist *

Omar Muhamoud Finnish Omar Mohamud Mohamed ( so, Cumar Maxamuud Maxamed) is a Somali politician and former warlord known as Omar Finnish (sometimes spelled Filish). He is the former Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banaadir. He was appointed on 22 August 2019 by Soma ...

, Somali faction leader based in Mogadishu *

Omar Gooding Omar Miles Gooding Sr., also known by his stage name, Big OOmar Hammayil (b. 1976/77), mayor of Al-Bireh in the West Bank in the Palestinian territories. *

Omar ibn al-Khattab ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate ...

, more commonly spelled

(), the second Rashidun caliph of Islam; father of the prophet Muhammad's wife Hafsa bint Umar * Omar ibn Said (1770–1864), West African/American scholar *

Omar Infante Omar Rafael Infante n-FAHN-tay(born December 26, 1981) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Miami M ...

, second baseman for the Kansas City Royals *

Omar Khadr Omar Ahmed Said Khadr ( ar, عمر أحمد سعيد خضر; born September 19, 1986) is a Canadian citizen who at the age of 15 was detained by the United States at Guantanamo Bay for ten years, during which he pleaded guilty to the murder of U ...

, Canadian youth controversially convicted under the Military Commissions Act of 2009 of murder in violation of the law of war and providing material support for terrorism *

Omar Khairat Omar Khairat (born November 11, 1948) ( ar, عمر خيرت) is an Egyptian musician. Early life Born in Cairo, Omar was raised in a family of musicians. His uncle, Abu Bakr Khairat, a composer and architect, established the Cairo Conservato ...

(born 1949), Egyptian pianist & musician, founder of the Egyptian Conservatory institution * Omar Khayyam (1048–1131), Persian poet and scientist *

Omar Kiam Alexander "Omar" Kiam (1894 – 1954) was an American fashion designer and costume designer. Early life Born Alexander Kiam in Monterrey, Mexico, to Texan parents. Kiam picked up the nickname "Omar" at Riverview Preparatory School in Poughkeeps ...

(1894-1954), American fashion and costume designer *

Omar Lulu Omar Abdul Vahab, professionally credited as Omar Lulu, is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut in 2016 with '' Happy Wedding''. Career His debut film '' Happy Wedding'' starring Sharafudheen, So ...

, Indian film director of Malayalam cinema * Omar Lye-Fook (known professionally as Omar, born 1968), British soul singer and musician * Omar Mascarell, Spanish football player *

Omar Haji Massale Omar Haji Mohamed Masalle was a commander of the Somali military in the Hiiraan Region, which is located in Central Somalia. Before he joined the military, he was a language teacher . He also became a Somali Minister of Defence and health minis ...

, commander of the Somali military *

Omar Mateen Omar Mir Seddique Mateen born Omar Mir Seddique; (November 16, 1986 – June 12, 2016) was an American mass murderer and domestic terrorist who murdered 49 people and wounded 53 others in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Flo ...

, the gunman in the

Orlando nightclub shooting On , 2016, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old man, killed 49 people and wounded 53 more in a mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, United States. Orlando Police officers shot and killed him after a three-hour standoff. In a 9- ...

Omar McLeod Omar McLeod (born 25 April 1994) is a Jamaican professional hurdler and sprinter competing in the 60 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles. In the latter event, he is the 2016 Olympic champion and 2017 World champion. He was NCAA indoor champion ...

, Jamaican hurdler * Omar Meña, Cuban track and field sprinter *

Omarr Morgan Omarr Morgan (born December 4, 1976 in Hollywood, California) is a Canadian Football League cornerback who is currently a free agent. In college, Morgan played for Brigham Young University. He was signed as a free agent by Saskatchewan in 1999, ...

(born 1976), cornerback playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League * Omar Mukhtar, leader of the resistance movement against the Italian military occupation of Libya *

Omar Naber Omar Kareem Naber (born 7 July 1981) is a Slovenian singer, songwriter and guitar player. He first represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in Kyiv with the song " Stop" and for a second time at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 i ...

, Slovenian singer * Omar Yoke Lin Ong, co-founder of Malaysian Chinese Association, Malaysian Chinese who converted to Islam *

Omar Pasha Omer Pasha, also known as Omer Pasha Latas ( tr, Ömer Lütfi Paşa, sr, Омер-паша Латас, Omer-paša Latas; 24 September 1806 – 18 April 1871) was an Ottoman field marshal and governor. Born in Austrian territory to Serbian Or ...

(1806–1871), Serbian or Croatian Ottoman general * Omar Pineiro (born 1997), American rapper * Omar Pinzón, Colombian backstroke swimmer * Omar Pound (1926–2010), British author, son of Dorothy Shakespear and Ezra Pound * Omar al-Qattan (born 1964), Palestinian-British film director and film producer * Ómar Ragnarsson, Icelandic media personality and activist for nature and environment *

Omar Rodríguez-López Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He has formed or played in several bands, including the Mars Volta, At the Drive-In, Antemasque, and Bosnian Rainbows. He was the bassist for the ...

, lead guitarist and composer of The Mars Volta and former guitarist of At the Drive-In *

Omar Ali Saifuddin I Omar Ali Saifuddin I ( Jawi: عمر علي سيف الدين١; died 10 July 1795) was the 18th Sultan of Brunei from 1740 until his abdication in favor of his eldest son Muhammad Tajuddin in 1778. He succeeded his father-in-law, Sultan Hussin ...

(died 1795), Sultan of Brunei from 1762 until 1795 *

Omar Ali Saifuddin II Omar Ali Saifuddin II (; ; 3 February 1799 – 20 November 1852) was the 23rd Sultan of Brunei, then known as the Bruneian Empire. During his reign, Western powers such as Great Britain and the United States visited the country. His reign saw ...

(died 1852), Sultan of Brunei from 1829 to 1852 * Omar Ali Saifuddien III (1914–1986), Sultan of Brunei from 1950 to 1967 * Omar Saidou Tall, 19th century West African political leader * Omar Samra, first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest * Omar Al Saqqaf (1923–1974), Saudi Arabian diplomat and politician * Omar Sey (born 1941), Gambian politician * Omar Sharif, Academy Award nominated Egyptian actor *

Omar Sivori ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate ...

, former international Argentine and Italian football player *

Omarr Smith Omarr Ali Hasan Smith (born April 7, 1977) is a former American football defensive back who was most recently the head coach of the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played professionally for the San Jose SaberCats of the ...

(born 1977), American football defensive back for the San Jose SaberCats * Omar Suleiman (1936–2012), Egyptian "minister without portfolio" and director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Services (EGIS) * Omar Sy (born 1978), French actor * Omar Torrijos, Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and the ''de facto'' leader of Panama from 1968 to 1981 *

Omar Vizquel Omar Enrique Vizquel González (; born April 24, 1967), nicknamed "Little O", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop. During his 24-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Vizquel played for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland I ...

, Major League Baseball shortstop playing for the Toronto Blue Jays * Omar Vrioni (fl. 1821), leading Ottoman figure in the Greek War of Independence *

Omar Pasha Vrioni II Omer Pasha Vrioni II (1839–1928), also referred as Ymer or Omar, was an Albanian ruler from one of the most powerful Albanian families of the 19th century. He founded the city of Fier. Biography Omer Pasha was a member of the Vrioni landownin ...

(1839–1928), Albanian prime minister and diplomat * Omar Zepeda, Mexican race walker

Middle name

Abuzed Omar Dorda Abuzed Omar Dorda ( ar, أبو زيد عمر دوردة; 4 April 1944 – 28 February 2022) was a Libyan politician who was the General Secretary of the People's Committee (Prime Minister) of Libya from 7 October 1990 to 29 January 1994, and L ...

(born 1944), prime minister of Libya from 1990 to 1994, and Libya's permanent representative to the U.N. from 1997 to 2003 * Gabriel Omar Batistuta, former international Argentine football player * Mohamed Omar Habeb Dhere, Somali faction leader based in Jowhar *

Sergio Omar Almirón Sergio Omar Almirón (born 18 November 1958 in Rosario) is a retired Argentine footballer who played as a centre-forward. During his career (1978–1993) he played for Newell's Old Boys, Tours FC ( France), UANL Tigres (Mexico), Estudiantes, ...

, former international Argentine football player

Fictional characters

*Omar ben Salaad, a sheikh in '' The Adventures of TinTin''

Omer

Omer Adam Omer Adam ( he, עומר אדם; born October 22, 1993) is an Israeli singer whose music fuses elements of eastern Mizrahi music (Oriental-Middle Eastern) and Western Pop instrumentation. In 2009, he participated in the seventh season of '' Kok ...

(born 1993), Israeli singer *

Omer Arbel Omer Arbel (born 1976) is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Vancouver. His output is broad, including materials research, lighting design, building design and site specific installations. He is one of two co-founders of Bocci, a Ca ...

, Canadian architect and designer * Omer Atzili (born 1993), Israeli footballer *

Omer Avital Omer Avital (born May 13, 1971, Givatayim, Israel) is an Israeli-American jazz bassist, composer and bandleader. Early life Avital was born in the town of Givatayim to Moroccan and Yemeni parents. At age 11, he began his formal training, stud ...

(born 1971), Israeli-American jazz bassist, composer and bandleader *

Omer (Book of Mormon) According to the Book of Mormon, the Jaredites () are a people who lived in ancient America shortly after the confounding of the languages at the Tower of Babel and are written of principally in the Book of Ether (). The Lineage of the Ether is wr ...

, Jaredite king in the Book of Mormon * Omer Bar-Lev (born 1953), Israeli politician *

Omer Bartov Omer Bartov (Hebrew: עֹמֶר בַּרְטוֹב; pronounced .html" ;"title="�oˈmer ˈbartov/nowiki>">�oˈmer ˈbartov/nowiki>; born 1954) is the John P. Birkelund Distinguished Professor of European History and Professor of History and Profe ...

(born 1954), Israeli-American professor * Omer Buchsenbaum (born 1982), Israeli footballer * Omer N. Custer (1873–1942), American politician * Omer Damari (born 1989), Israeli footballer * Omer Elmas (born 1968 or 1969), Turkish wrestler *

Omer Fadida Omer Fadida ( he, עומר פדידה, born 17 July 1990 in Kfar Saba) is an Israeli footballer who plays as a striker for Liga Gimel club Hapoel 1928 Kfar Saba. Career Fadida grew up in Hapoel Kfar Saba and played in the club until 2013, sc ...

(born 1990), Israeli footballer *

Omer Golan Omer Golan ( he, עומר גולן; born 4 October 1982) is a former Israeli footballer. He played as a striker for his home club Maccabi Petah Tikva and for Lokeren. Club career Maccabi Petah Tikva Golan played in the youth ranks of Maccabi ...

(born 1982), Israeli footballer *

Omer Hussain Rana Omer Hussain (born 3 December 1984 in Paisley, Scotland), better known as Omer Hussain, is a Pakistani Scottish cricket player. He made his debut for the Scottish cricket team on 18 September 2005 in a C&G Trophy match against Warwicksh ...

(born 1984), Scottish cricketer *

Omer Meir Wellber Omer Meir Wellber (Hebrew: עומר מאיר ולבר; born 28 October 1981, Beersheba) is an Israeli conductor and composer. Biography Wellber began musical studies at age 5, on accordion and piano. He became a composition student of Tania Tale ...

(born 1981), Israeli conductor * Omer Nachmani (born 1993), Israeli footballer * Omer Peretz (born 1986), Israeli footballer * Omer Peretz (born 1990), Israeli footballer * Omer Reingold (born 1969), Israeli computer scientist *

Omer Riza Omer Karime Ali Riza (born 8 November 1979) is a former footballer who is a coach at Watford's academy. Riza, who played as a forward, featured for English clubs Arsenal and West Ham United, Holland's Ado Den Haag and Turkish outfits Trabzons ...

, British footballer of Turkish origin * Omer Shapira (born 1994), Israeli racing cyclist * Omer Stokes Jackson (1884-1940), American politician * Omer Tchalisher (born 1993), Israeli footballer *

Omer Vered Omer Vered ( he, עומר ורד; born 25 January 1990) is an Israeli retired footballer. Career Vered grew up in the Maccabi Tel Aviv youth academy. In 2009, Maccabi loaned him out to Israeli second division side, Ness Ziona. For the 2010/11 ...

(born 1990), Israeli footballer * Saint Omer, or Saint Audomar, bishop of Thérouanne in northern France

Ómar

* Ómar Ragnarsson (born 16 September 1940), Icelandic media personality and nature activist * Friðrik Ómar Hjörleifsson (born 4 October 1981), Icelandic singer representing Iceland in

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Belgrade, Serbia, following the country's victory at the with the song "Molitva" by Marija Šerifović. Organised by the European Broadcastin ...

, vocalist for Eurobandið

Ömer

Besim Ömer Akalın Besim Ömer Akalın (1 July 1862, in Istanbul – 19 March 1940 in Ankara, Turkey), was a Turkish social democratic politician and physician who established modern obstetrics and gynaecology in Turkey and was the director of the Turkish Red ...

(1862–1940), Turkish physician and politician * Ömer Akgün (born 19982), Turkish sport shooter *

Ömer Aşık Ömer Faruk Aşık (; born July 4, 1986) is a Turkish former professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Aşık, standing at 7'2", was sought after by many of the top Eurolea ...

(born 1986), Turkish professional basketball player * Ömer Boncuk (1917–1988), Turkish footballer * Ömer Çelik (born 1968), Turkish politician and government minister * Ömer Erdoğan, Turkish-German footballer * Ömer Güleryüz, Turkish amputee football player * Ömer Halisdemir (1974–2016), Turkish non-commissioned officer *

Ömer Kavur Ömer Kavur (18 June 1944 – 12 May 2005) was a Turkish film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed fourteen films between 1974 and 2003. His film, '' Gece Yolculuğu'' was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1988 Ca ...

(1944–2005), Turkish film director, producer and screenwriter *

Ömer Kemaloğlu Ömer Kemaloğlu (born April 2, 1987 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a European champion Turkish karateka competing in the kumite -65 kg division. He is a member of the İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi S.K. Now he is physical education teacher i ...

(born 1987), Turkish karateka *

Ömer Özkan Ömer Özkan (born 1971) is a Turkish plastic surgeon. An associate professor at the Akdeniz University in Antalya, he led the team that performed in 2012 the first full face transplant in Turkey. Education He finished in 1988 Cumhuriyet High Sc ...

(born 1971), Turkish plastic surgeon *

Ömer Seyfettin Ömer Seyfettin (11 March 1884, Gönen – 6 March 1920, Istanbul), was a Turkish writer from the late-19th to early-20th-century, considered to be one of the greatest modern Turkish authors. His work is much praised for simplifying the Turkish ...

(1884–1920), Turkish nationalist writer *

Ömer Can Sokullu Ömer Can Sokullu (born 14 August 1988) is a Turkish footballer who plays as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are ...

, Turkish footballer * Ömer Naci Soykan, Turkish philosopher * Ömer Yurtseven (born 1998), Turkish basketball player

Oumar

* Oumar Barro (born 1974), Burkinabé (from Burkina Faso) footballer * Oumar Dieng (born 1972), Senegalese footballer * Oumar Diouck (born 1994), Senegalese-born Belgian footballer * Oumar Kalabane (born 1981), Guinean footballer * Oumar Loum (born 1973), Senegalese athlete who competes in the 200 metres *

Oumar Mariko Oumar Mariko (born 4 February 1959) is a Malian politician, doctor and noted former student activist. He is the Secretary-General of African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence (SADI), a left-wing political party, and has three times run f ...

(born 1959), Malian doctor, politician and noted former student activist *

Oumar Niasse El Hadji Baye Oumar Niasse (born 18 April 1990) is a Senegalese professional association football, footballer who plays as a forward (association football), forward for EFL League One, League One club Morecambe F.C., Morecambe. Niasse has played ...

(born 1990), Senegalese footballer *

Oumar Sène Oumar Sène, (born 23 October 1959) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Sène was born in Dakar, Senegal. He won the Senegal Premier League 1980 with US Gorée. Later he played 197 times for French ...

(born 1959), former Senegalese football midfielder * Oumar Tchomogo (born 1978), Beninese football player *

Oumarou Ganda Oumarou Ganda (1935 – 1 January 1981) was a Nigerien director and actor who helped bring African cinema to international attention in the 1960s and 1970s. Life Ganda was born in Niamey, the capital of Niger, in 1935 and was of Djerma ethn ...

(1935–1981), Nigerian director and actor

Umar

* Abadir Umar Ar-Rida (fl. 13th century), Somali Sheikh and saint of Harar *

Abû 'Umar ibn Sa'îd Abû ‘Umar ibn Sa’îd ( ar, أبو عمر بن سعيد) (died c. 1287) was son of Abû 'Uthmân Sa'îd ibn Hakam al Qurashi and last ra’îs of Manûrqa (1282–1287). In his first year in government, King Peter III of Aragon and his fle ...

(died c. 1287), the last ra’îs of Manûrqa (1282–1287) *

Al-Muzaffar Umar Al-Muzaffar Taqi al-Din Umar ( ar, المظفر تقي الدين عمر) (died 1191) was the Kurdish Ayyubid prince of Hama from 1179 to 1191 and a general of Saladin. He was the son of Saladin's brother Nur ad-Din Shahanshah, and brother of ...

(died 1191), Ayyubid prince of Hama and a general of Saladin *

Ghali Umar Na'Abba Ghali Umar Na'Abba (born 27 September 1958) is a Nigerian politician and former Speaker of the House. Background Ghali Umar Na’Abba CFR was born into the family of Alhaji Umar Na’Abba, a businessman in Tudun Wada, Kano City, Kano Munici ...

(born 1964), Nigerian businessman and politician * Umar Abdulmutallab, Nigerian al-Qaeda member known as the Christmas Bomber * Malik Umar Hayat Khan (1875–1944), soldier of the Indian Empire, one of the largest landholders in the Punjab, and an elected member of the Council of the State of India * Mifta al-Usta Umar (born 1935), former Head of State of Libya from 15 February 1984 to 7 October 1990 * Sanjar Umarov (born 1956), prominent Uzbek politician and businessman *

Sitta Umaru Turay Sitta Umaru Turay (born December 24, 1978 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean journalist and current member of the editorial Board The editorial board is a group of experts, usually at a publication, who dictate the tone and dir ...

(born 1978), Sierra Leonean journalist and member of the editorial Board of the Sierra Express newspaper *

Umar I ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate ...

, or Umar ibn al-Khattab (), the second Rashidun caliph of Islam; father of the prophet Muhammad's wife Hafsa bint Umar *

Umar II Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz ( ar, عمر بن عبد العزيز, ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz; 2 November 680 – ), commonly known as Umar II (), was the eighth Umayyad caliph. He made various significant contributions and reforms to the society, an ...

, or Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz (), Umayyad caliph *

Umar al-Aqta ʿUmar ibn ʿAbdallāh ibn Marwān,. ʿAmr ibn ʿUbaydallāh ibn Marwān, or simply Umar al-Aqta ( ar, عمر الأقطع) surnamed al-Aqtaʾ, "the one-handed" (μονοχεράρης, ''monocherares'', in Greek), and found as Amer or Ambros ( ...

, (fl. 830s–863), emir of Melitene *

Umar Akmal Umar Akmal (Urdu, pa, ; born 26 May 1990) is a Pakistani cricketer who played for Pakistan national cricket team between 2009 and 2019. He was banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board for eighteen months for not disclosing offers related to spot ...

, (born 1990) Pakistani cricketer * Umar Alisha (born 1966), 9th peethadhipathi of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham * Umar Arteh Ghalib (born 1930), prominent Somali politician and a former prime minister of Somalia *

Umar Bhatti Umar Bhatti (born 4 January 1984) is a Pakistani-born Canadian cricketer. He was born in the Province of Punjab in the city of Lahore. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. Bhatti first played for Canada in the Under-19 ...

(born 1984), Pakistani-born Canadian cricketer * Umar Dimayev (1908–1972), Chechen musician * Umar Din (ruled 1526–1553), sultan of Adal *

Umar Gul Umar Gul (Urdu: , ps, عمر گل) (born 15 October 1982 ) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer who is the current bowling coach of Quetta Gladiators. He played all three formats of the game as a right arm fast medium bowler for ...

, (born 1984), Pakistani former cricketer *

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz ( ar, عمر بن عبد العزيز, ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz; 2 November 680 – ), commonly known as Umar II (), was the eighth Umayyad caliph. He made various significant contributions and reforms to the society, an ...

, or Umar II (), Umayyad caliph * Umar ibn Hafsun, 9th century leader of rebel forces in the Caliphate of Córdoba *

, or Umar I (), the second Rashidun caliph of Islam; father of the prophet Muhammad's wife Hafsa bint Umar *Umar ibn Marwan ibn al-Hakam, the son of the fourth Umayyad caliph Marwan I; ruled for less than a year in 684–685 *

Umar ibn Sa'ad ʿUmar ibn Saʿd () ( fl. 620–686) was a son of Muhammad's companion, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas. He was born in Medina and later moved to Kufa, which was founded by his father and stayed there until his death. He took orders from Ubaydullah ibn Ziya ...

(c. 620–680), one of the leaders of the troops who killed the prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala in 680 *Umar ibn Uthman, a son of the third caliph Uthman () * Umar Johnson (born 1974), American Pan-Africanist * Umar Kayam (1932–2002), Indonesian sociologist * Umar Muhammad (born 1975), American football player *

Umar Mustafa al-Muntasir Umar Mustafa Al-Muntassar ( ar, عمر مصطفى المنتصر) (1939 – 23 January 2001) was Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1 March 1987 to 7 October 1990 and the foreign mi ...

(1939–2001), prime minister of Libya from 1 March 1987 to 7 October 1990 and foreign minister from 1992 to 2000 *

Umar of Borno Umar I ibn Muhammad al-Amin ( ar, اولعمر ابن محمد لرشيد) or Umar of Borno (died 1881) was ''Shehu'' (Sheik) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire and son of Muhammad al-Amin al-Kanemi. Reign of Umar Umar came to power at the death of his ...

(died 1881), Sheikh of the Kanem-Bornu Empire *

Umar Patek Umar Patek (born 1970) is an Indonesian convicted terrorist and member of Jemaah Islamiyah who was wanted in the United States, Australia, and Indonesia on terrorism charges. There was a US$1 million reward offered by the Rewards For Justice P ...

(born 1970), Indonesian involved in

2002 Bali Bombing The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack killed 202 people (including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, 23 Britons, and people of more than 20 other nationali ...

* Umar Shaikh Mirza I (1356–1394), son of the Central Asian conqueror Timur * Umar Shaikh Mirza II (1456–1494), Timurid king of Ferghana and father of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire in India *

Umar Tall Hadji Oumarûl Foutiyou Tall (Umar ibn Sa'id al-Futi Tal, ar, حاج عمر بن سعيد طعل), ( – 1864 CE), born in Futa Tooro, present day Senegal, was a West African political leader, Islamic scholar, Tijani Sufi and Toucouleur ...

(c. 1797–1864), West African scholar and military commander *

Umar Wirahadikusumah Umar Wirahadikusumah (; 10 October 1924 – 21 March 2003) was an Indonesian politician and former army general, who served as the fourth Vice President of Indonesia, serving from 1983 until 1988. Previously, he was chair of the Audit Board o ...

(1924–2003), Vice-President of Indonesia from 1983 to 1988

Umaru

* Umaru Bangura (born 1987), Sierra Leonean international footballer *

Umaru Dikko Umaru Abdulrahman Dikko (31 December 1936 – 1 July 2014) was a Nigerian politician. He was an adviser to President Shehu Shagari and served as minister for transportation from 1979 to 1983. Early life Dikko was born in Wamba. Wamba is sm ...

(born 1936), Nigerian politician *

Umaru Mutallab Alhaji Umaru Abdul Mutallab (born 15 December 1939) is a Nigerian businessman and financier, who served under the military government of General Murtala Mohammed and Olusegun Obasanjo. Mutallab was described by ''The New York Times'' as "among ...

(born 1939), played a major role in introducing Islamic banking into Nigeria *

Umaru Pulavar Umaru Pulavar was a Tamil Muslim poet from Tamil Nadu, India. Umaru Pulavar was born in 1642 in the town of Nagalapuram in Thoothukudi district. He is celebrated as one of the greatest Islamic poets of India. Early life and family The forefath ...

(born 1642), Tamil Muslim poet *

Umaru Rahman Umaru Rahman (born December 15, 1982 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) commonly known as Gallon Pan is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer, who was a striker and currently played for several clubs, but he is famously remembered for pla ...

(born 1982), Sierra Leonean international footballer *

Umaru Yar'Adua Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (16 August 19515 May 2010) was a Nigerian politician who, was the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. He was declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May ...

(born 1951), the 2nd President of Nigeria's Fourth Republic

Other

Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K. The group achieved success in the ...

(born 1984), American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer *

(born 1977), American football defensive back for the San Jose SaberCats *

(1935–1981), Nigerian director and actor * Umer Shareef (born 1948), Pakistani stand-up comedian, stage, film and television actor, writer, director and producer * Umur the Lion (died 1348), the Turkish Emir of Aydin from 1336 to 1344

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Omar

Adil Omar Adil Omar (born 17 May 1991) is a recording artist, rapper, record producer, singer and songwriter from Islamabad, Pakistan. He released his debut album and film, '' Transcendence'', on 8 July 2018. In addition to being a solo artist, he is also ...

(born 1991), Pakistani hip-hop artist *

Ayesha Omar Ayesha Omar (born 12 October 1981) is a Pakistani actress and YouTuber. Considered as a style icon in her home country, Omar is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of Pakistan. In 2012, she released her first singles "Chalte C ...

, Pakistani actress and singer * Don Omar (born 1978), Puerto Rican rapper (full name "William Omar Landrón Rivera") *

Elyas Omar Elyas bin Omar (16 November 1936 – 15 May 2018) was the third Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well the longest serving as Mayor in Kuala Lumpur history. He served for a period of 10 years. Elyas was the president of the Badminton Associat ...

(1936–2018), third Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia * Hairuddin Omar (born 1979), Malaysian professional footballer *

Ilhan Omar Ilhan Abdullahi Omar (born October 4, 1982) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Before her election to Congress, Omar served in the Minnesota ...

(born 1981), Somali-American U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district * Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar, Egyptian businessman * Mohammed Omar (1960–2013), Taliban leader of Afghanistan * Mohd Hamzani Omar (born 1978), Malaysian footballer * Nano Omar (born 1986), Swedish singer-songwriter

Omaar

* Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar, Somali diplomat and politician *

Rageh Omaar Rageh Omaar (; so, Raage Oomaar; ar, راجح أومار; born 19 July 1967) is a Somali-born British journalist and writer. He was a BBC world affairs correspondent, where he made his name reporting from Iraq. In September 2006, he moved to ...

, Somali journalist and writer

Omer, Ömer

Abdisalam Omer Abdisalam Omer Hadliye ( so, Cabdisalaan Cumar Hadliye; ar, عبد السلام عمر), also known as Abdisalan Hadliye Omar, is a Somali economist and politician. He was previously a Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the Mayor of the ...

, Somali economist and politician * Aihan Omer, Romanian handball coach * Atila Omer, American entrepreneur, co-founder of Collaborative Fusion

Oumar / Oumarou

Mamane Oumarou Mamane Oumarou (born 1946) is a Nigerien politician who served two brief periods as Prime Minister of Niger during the 1980s. He has been Mediator of the Republic since 2008. A Kanuri from the eastern part of the country, he was Ambassador to C ...

(born 1946), Nigerian political figure who served two brief periods as prime minister of Niger during the 1980s

Umar

Teuku Umar Teuku Umar (1854 – February 11, 1899) was a leader of a guerrilla campaign against the Dutch in Aceh during the Aceh War. He fell when Dutch troops launched a surprise attack in Meulaboh. His body was buried in the Mugo area. After Teuku Uma ...

(c. 1854–1899), leader of Acehnese during the Aceh War *

Yahya ibn Umar Yaḥyā ibn ʿUmar ibn Yaḥyā ibn al-Ḥusayn ibn Zayd ibn ʿAlī Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn ibn al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib was an Alid Imam. His mother was Umm al-Ḥusayn Fāṭima bint al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Ismāʿīl ibn ...

(died 864), Alid who rebelled against the Abbasid Caliphate

Omarova

* Gulshat Omarova, Kazakh film director, actress and screen writer

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