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, ...

and Muslim populations in general. The name is also used in

Spanish-speaking countries The following is a list of countries where Spanish is an official language, plus a number of countries where Spanish or any language closely related to it, is an important or significant language. Official or national language Spanish is the o ...

. There was a biblical figure by the name of Omar. In the Middle Ages, there was a large population of

Jews Jews ( he, יְהוּדִים, , ) or Jewish people are an ethnoreligious group and nation originating from the Israelites Israelite origins and kingdom: "The first act in the long drama of Jewish history is the age of the Israelites""The ...

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 Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its s ...

, and to a much lesser extent in Nordic countries. The name can also be a variant of Ottomar or Othmar, a

Germanic name Germanic languages, Germanic given names are traditionally wikt:dithematic, dithematic; that is, they are formed from two elements, by joining a prefix and a suffix. For example, Ethelred II of England, King Æþelred's name was derived from ', f ...

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 ...

(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 Soma ...

(born 1960), Somali diplomat and politician; former prime minister of Somalia * Omar Abdul Rahman (academic) (born 1932), Malaysian academic and corporate figure * Omar Abdullah, Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir * Omar Abu-Riche (1910–1990), Syrian poet *

Omar Ahmed Omar Ahmed Abdelkader (born December 29, 1979) is an amateur boxer from Kenya, who is also known as Omar Ahmed, Ahmed Abdelkader, or Ahmed Rajab Omari. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division (– 91&n ...

, Kenyan boxer * Omar Atlas, former Venezuelan professional wrestler *

Omar Ayuso Omar Ayuso (born 26 March 1998) is a Spanish actor. He is best known for his role as Omar Shanaa on the television series ''Elite'' (2018–present). Early life and education Ayuso was born in Madrid on 26 March 1998 and raised in Manzanares e ...

(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 headin ...

, Syrian Muslim militant who lived in the UK for 20 years and was later arrested as a terrorist *

Omar Banos Omar Banos (born June 26, 1998), known professionally as Cuco, is a Mexican American (Chicano) singer-songwriter and record producer from Hawthorne, California. His fame escalated after releasing "Lo Que Siento" (2017), which attracted over 26 ...

(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 Raffaello Sanzio da Urb ...

, American actor * Omar Bongo, President of Gabon (1967–2009) *

Omar Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, rising to the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and over ...

(1893-1981), American 5-star general, one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II *

(born 1958), mayor of Compton, California from 1993 until 2001 * Omar Bravo, international Mexican football player *

Omar Brown (disambiguation) Omar Brown may refer to: * Omar Brown (sprinter) (born 1982), Jamaican sprinter * Omar Brown (defensive back, born 1975), American football player * Omar Brown (defensive back, born 1988) Omar Brown (born June 6, 1988) is an American football ...

, 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 footballer who plays as a striker for club Sutton United. Bugiel began his senior career in ...

(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 n ...

, career United States Army officer and general *

Omar B. Bunnell Omar B. Bunnell (February 19, 1912 – October 21, 1992) was an American politician and businessman. Bunnell was born in Castle Dale, Utah. He went to Carbon High School and the University of Utah. He was involved in the mobile house and bank ...

, American businessman and politician * Omar Camporese (born 1968), former professional tennis player * Omar Chaparro, Mexican actor * Omar Cisneros, Cuban hurdler *

Omar D. Conger Omar Dwight Conger (April 1, 1818July 11, 1898) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. Conger was born in Cooperstown, New York, and moved with his father, the Rev. E. Conger, to Huron County, Ohio, in 1824. H ...

(1818–1898), American politician * Omar Craddock, American triple jumper * Omar Abdallah Dakhqan (died 2012), Jordanian politician * Omar Diallo (born 1972), Senegalese football goalkeeper * Omar Doom, American actor *

Omar Epps Omar Hashim Epps (born July 20, 1973) is an American actor, rapper, and producer. He has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award. Epps's film r ...

, 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, 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 (born 1949), Egyptian pianist & musician, founder of the Egyptian Conservatory institution *

Omar Khayyam Ghiyāth al-Dīn Abū al-Fatḥ ʿUmar ibn Ibrāhīm Nīsābūrī (18 May 1048 – 4 December 1131), commonly known as Omar Khayyam ( fa, عمر خیّام), was a polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, an ...

(1048–1131), Persian poet and scientist * Omar Kiam (1894-1954), American fashion and costume designer * Omar Lulu, Indian film director of Malayalam cinema * Omar Lye-Fook (known professionally as Omar, born 1968), British soul singer and musician *

Omar Mascarell Omar Mascarell González (born 2 February 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Elche CF as a defensive midfielder. Club career Real Madrid Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Mascarell joined Real Madrid's youth s ...

, Spanish football player * Omar Haji Massale, 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, Fl ...

, 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 ...

* Omar McLeod, Jamaican hurdler * Omar Meña, Cuban track and field sprinter * Omarr Morgan (born 1976), cornerback playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League *

Omar Mukhtar Omar al-Mukhṭār Muḥammad bin Farḥāṭ al-Manifī ( ar, عُمَر الْمُخْتَار مُحَمَّد بِن فَرْحَات الْمَنِفِي ; 20 August 1858 – 16 September 1931), called The Lion of the Desert, known among ...

, leader of the resistance movement against the Italian military occupation of Libya * Omar Naber, Slovenian singer *

Omar Yoke Lin Ong Tun Omar Ong Yoke Lin ( zh, 翁毓麟; 23 July 1917 – 1 July 2010) was a Malaysian politician, diplomat and businessman. He was a founding member of the Malaysian Chinese Association, and was a key figure in the country's road to independence ...

, 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 Omar Andrés Pinzón García (born June 17, 1989) is a competitive swimmer who represented Colombia at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece and 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Pinzón attended college in the United States, where he swam for th ...

, Colombian backstroke swimmer *

Omar Pound Omar Shakespear Pound (10 September 1926 – 2 March 2010)
''The New York Times'', 10 March 2010. was an Anglo-American ...

(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 Ómar Þorfinnur Ragnarsson (born 16 September 1940) is an Icelandic environment activist and former entertainer, news reporter and Rallying, rally driver. Born in Reykjavík, Ómar began acting on stage at the age of 12 and started his career as ...

, 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 (died 1795), Sultan of Brunei from 1762 until 1795 * Omar Ali Saifuddin II (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 Omar Samra (born 11 August 1978) is a British-born Egyptian adventurer, entrepreneur and speaker. He is the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest, the 7 Summits and ski to both the Geographic South and North Pole (the Explorers Grand Slam). He i ...

, 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 o ...

, former international Argentine and Italian football player * Omarr Smith (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 Omar Sy (, ff, 𞤌𞤥𞤢𞤪 𞤅𞤭, Omar Si; born 20 January 1978) is a French actor, best known in France for his sketches with Fred Testot on the '' Service après-vente des émissions'' television show on Canal+ (2005–2012). He gain ...

(born 1978), French actor *

Omar Torrijos Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera (February 13, 1929 – July 31, 1981) was the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and military leader of Panama from 1968 to his death in 1981. Torrijos was never officially the president of Panama, ...

, 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 Indi ...

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

Middle name

* Abuzed Omar Dorda (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, former international Argentine football player

Fictional characters

*Omar ben Salaad, a sheikh in ''

The Adventures of TinTin ''The Adventures of Tintin'' (french: Les Aventures de Tintin ) is a series of 24 ''bande dessinée'' albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one of the most popular European comi ...

Omer

* Omer Adam (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 Can ...

, Canadian architect and designer * Omer Atzili (born 1993), Israeli footballer * Omer Avital (born 1971), Israeli-American jazz bassist, composer and bandleader * Omer (Book of Mormon), 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 Omer Damari ( he, עומר דמארי; born 24 March 1989) is an Israeli former footballer, He is the current head coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv's U17 team. Club career Maccabi Petah Tikva Omer grew up in the youth ranks for Maccabi Petah Tikva a ...

(born 1989), Israeli footballer * Omer Elmas (born 1968 or 1969), Turkish wrestler * Omer Fadida (born 1990), Israeli footballer * Omer Golan (born 1982), Israeli footballer * Omer Hussain (born 1984), Scottish cricketer * Omer Meir Wellber (born 1981), Israeli conductor * Omer Nachmani (born 1993), Israeli footballer * Omer Peretz (born 1986), Israeli footballer * Omer Peretz (born 1990), Israeli footballer *

Omer Reingold Omer Reingold ( he, עומר ריינגולד) is an Israeli computer scientist. He is the Rajeev Motwani professor of Computer Science in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University and the director of thSimons Collaboration on the T ...

(born 1969), Israeli computer scientist * Omer Riza, British footballer of Turkish origin *

Omer Shapira Omer Shapira ( he, עומר שפירא; born 9 September 1994) is an Israeli racing cyclist, who rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam . She is an eight-time national road champion; winning the Israeli National Time Trial Championships in 2020 and 2022 ...

(born 1994), Israeli racing cyclist * Omer Stokes Jackson (1884-1940), American politician * Omer Tchalisher (born 1993), Israeli footballer * Omer Vered (born 1990), Israeli footballer * Saint Omer, or Saint Audomar, bishop of Thérouanne in northern France

Ómar

(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 Broadcasti ...

, vocalist for Eurobandið

Ömer

* Besim Ömer Akalın (1862–1940), Turkish physician and politician * Ömer Akgün (born 19982), Turkish sport shooter * Ömer Aşık (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 Ömer Halisdemir (February 20, 1974 – July 16, 2016) was a Turkish non-commissioned officer, who was killed on duty in the night of failed 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt, immediately after he shot dead pro-coup general Semih Terzi and preve ...

(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 ...

(1944–2005), Turkish film director, producer and screenwriter * Ömer Kemaloğlu (born 1987), Turkish karateka * Ömer Özkan (born 1971), Turkish plastic surgeon * Ömer Seyfettin (1884–1920), Turkish nationalist writer * Ömer Can Sokullu, Turkish footballer * Ömer Naci Soykan, Turkish philosopher *

Ömer Yurtseven Ömer Faruk Yurtseven (born June 19, 1998) is a Turkish professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack men's basketball, NC State Wolfpack and ...

(born 1998), Turkish basketball player

Oumar

* Oumar Barro (born 1974), Burkinabé (from Burkina Faso) footballer *

Oumar Dieng Oumar Dieng (born 30 December 1972) is a former professional footballer. He played for the France olympic team as a defender during the 1993 Mediterranean Games. Club career Born in Dakar, Dieng began playing youth football with ASC Jeanne d' ...

(born 1972), Senegalese footballer *

Oumar Diouck Oumar Diouck (born 9 November 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Icelandic club Njarðvík. Club career Beerschot Diouck began his professional career with Belgian Pro League side Beerschot, but never made a ...

(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 fo ...

(born 1959), Malian doctor, politician and noted former student activist * Oumar Niasse (born 1990), Senegalese footballer * Oumar Sène (born 1959), former Senegalese football midfielder *

Oumar Tchomogo Oumar Tchomogo (born 7 January 1978) is a Beninese footballer manager and former professional player who is assistant coach for Ligue 2 club Niort. Club career Born in Bohicon, Tchomogo began his career in 1996 with local club ASPAC FC. He move ...

(born 1978), Beninese football player * Oumarou Ganda (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 (died c. 1287), the last ra’îs of Manûrqa (1282–1287) * Al-Muzaffar Umar (died 1191), Ayyubid prince of Hama and a general of Saladin * Ghali Umar Na'Abba (born 1964), Nigerian businessman and politician *

Umar Abdulmutallab Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab ( ar, عمر فاروق عبد المطلب ; also known as Umar Abdul Mutallab and Omar Farooq al-Nigeri; born December 22, 1986) popularly referred to as the "Underwear Bomber" or "Christmas Bomber", is a Nigerian-bor ...

, 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 (born 1978), Sierra Leonean journalist and member of the editorial Board of the Sierra Express newspaper * Umar I, or Umar ibn al-Khattab (), the second Rashidun caliph of Islam; father of the prophet Muhammad's wife Hafsa bint Umar * Umar II, 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 Umar Arteh Ghalib or Omer Carte Qalib ( so, Cumar Carte Qaalib, ar, عمر عرتي غالب) (1930 – 18 November 2020) was a Somali politician. He was Prime Minister of the Somali Democratic Republic from January 24, 1991 to May 1993. Previous ...

(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 Umar Dimayev ( ce, Умар Димаев; 1 October 1908 – 26 December 1972) was a Chechen people, Chechen accordionist and folk musician. His sons, Ali Dimayev, Ali, Valid Dimayev, Valid, and Said Dimayev, Said are also professional Chec ...

(1908–1972), Chechen musician *

Umar Din ʿUmar Dīn ( ar, عمر الدين), reigned 1526–1553, was a sultan ruling over the Sultanate of Adal in the Horn of Africa. He was the younger brother of Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad. Reign After his brother Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad was killed by Imam ...

(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, and ...

, or Umar II (), Umayyad caliph *

Umar ibn Hafsun Umar ibn Hafsun ibn Ja'far ibn Salim ( ar, عمر بن حَفْصُون بن جَعْفَ بن سالم) (c. 850 – 917), known in Spanish history as Omar ben Hafsun, was a 9th-century political and military leader ...

, 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 (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 f ...

(died 1881), Sheikh of the Kanem-Bornu Empire * Umar Patek (born 1970), Indonesian involved in 2002 Bali Bombing *

Umar Shaikh Mirza I Mu'iz-ud-din Umar Shaikh Mirza (1356 – February 1394) ( fa, عمر شیخ میرزا) was a member of the Timurid dynasty and a son of its founder, the Central Asian conqueror Timur. Known for being a skilled soldier, Umar Shaikh was one o ...

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

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* 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 (born 1642), Tamil Muslim poet * Umaru Rahman (born 1982), Sierra Leonean international footballer * Umaru Yar'Adua (born 1951), the 2nd President of Nigeria's Fourth Republic

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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 e ...

(born 1984), American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer * Omarr Smith (born 1977), American football defensive back for the San Jose SaberCats * Oumarou Ganda (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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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, Pakistani actress and singer *

Don Omar William Omar Landrón Rivera (born February 10, 1978), better known by his stage name Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. On September 1, 2017, he announced that he would retire after a ...

(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 Associa ...

(1936–2018), third Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia * Hairuddin Omar (born 1979), Malaysian professional footballer * Ilhan Omar (born 1981), Somali-American U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district *

Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar is an Egyptian businessman. He is the Chairman of El-Mex Salines, an Egyptian salt production company, and was formerly Chairman of Egypt's Bank of Alexandria and head of the Egyptian Banks Federation. In May 2011, he ...

, Egyptian businessman * Mohammed Omar (1960–2013), Taliban leader of Afghanistan * Mohd Hamzani Omar (born 1978), Malaysian footballer * Nano Omar (born 1986), Swedish singer-songwriter

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Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar ( so, Maxamed Cabdullahi Omaar, ar, محمد عبدالله أومار) is a Somali politician and diplomat. He twice served as the Foreign Minister of Somalia. Biography He is the elder son of businessman Abdullahi Om ...

, Somali diplomat and politician * Rageh Omaar, Somali journalist and writer

Omer, Ömer

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

Oumar / Oumarou

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

Omarova

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

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