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 The Old Testament (often abbreviated OT) is the first division of the Christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh, a collection of ancient religious Hebrew writings by the Israelites. The ...

. 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 Caliphat ...

(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, DIN 31635: , Arabic pronunciation: ), also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in Wester ...

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 language, Spanish or any language closely related to it, is an important or significant language. Official or national language ...

. There was a biblical figure by the name of

Omar 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 ...

. 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""T ...

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 ...

, 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 (1 ...

Othmar Othmar, also spelled Otmar or Ottmar, is a masculine German given name, derived from the Germanic name ''Audamar'', from the elements ''aud'' "wealth, prosperity" and ''mar'' "fame". Notable people with the name include: *Saint Othmar *Othmar Am ...

, a

Germanic name Germanic given names are traditionally dithematic; that is, they are formed from two elements, by joining a prefix and a suffix. For example, King Æþelred's name was derived from ', for "noble", and ', for "counsel". However, there are also ...

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 (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 Som ...

(born 1960), Somali diplomat and politician; former prime minister of Somalia * Omar Abdul Rahman (academic) (born 1932), Malaysian academic and corporate figure *

Omar Abdullah Omar Abdullah (; born 10 March 1970) is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He became the 11th and the youngest Chief Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, after forming a governm ...

, Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir * Omar Abu-Riche (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, 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 a ...

, 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 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 (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, American businessman and politician *

Omar Camporese Omar Camporese (; born 8 May 1968) is a former professional tennis player from Italy. Career Born in Bologna, Camporese turned professional in 1987. He reached his first top-level singles final in 1990 at San Marino, where he lost to Guille ...

(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. He ...

(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 role ...

, American actor * Omar Espinosa, American musician * Omar Faruk Tekbilek (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, American actor *

Omar Hammayil Omar Hammayil ( ar, عمر حمايل, ; born 1976/77) is the mayor of Al-Bireh (in the West Bank) in the State of Palestine. He is also a chemistry teacher. External linksArticle
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(b. 1976/77), mayor of Al-Bireh in the West Bank in the Palestinian territories. * Omar ibn al-Khattab, 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 Conservatoir ...

(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, ...

(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 Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE (born 14 October 1968), known professionally as Omar, is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He grew up in Canterbury, Kent and learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion. He a ...

(known professionally as Omar, born 1968), British soul singer and musician * Omar Mascarell, Spanish football player * Omar Haji Massale, commander of the Somali military * Omar Mateen, 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 (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 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 in ...

, 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 th ...

, 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 Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien ( Jawi: ; 23 September 1914 – 7 September 1986) was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 4 June 1950 until his abdication from the throne on 5 October 1967. He was also Brunei's fir ...

(1914–1986), Sultan of Brunei from 1950 to 1967 *

Omar Saidou 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 ...

, 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 Omar Sharif ( ar, عمر الشريف ; born Michel Yusef Dimitri Chalhoub , 10 April 193210 July 2015) was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. He began his career in his native country in the ...

, Academy Award nominated Egyptian actor * Omar Sivori, 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 gai ...

(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 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), Estudia ...

, 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 com ...

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 ''Kokha ...

(born 1993), Israeli singer * Omer Arbel, 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, stu ...

(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 wri ...

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

Omer Bartov Omer Bartov (Hebrew: עֹמֶר בַּרְטוֹב; pronounced ">�oˈmer ˈbartov/nowiki>; born 1954) is the John P. Birkelund Distinguished Professor of European History and Professor of History and Professor of German Studies at Brown Univers ...

(born 1954), Israeli-American professor * Omer Buchsenbaum (born 1982), Israeli footballer *

Omer N. Custer Omer Nixon Custer (December 25, 1873 – October 17, 1942) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and businessman. Life Born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Custer moved to Galesburg, Illinois where he owned the ''Galesburg Regis ...

(1873–1942), American politician * Omer Damari (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 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 Warwickshir ...

(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, 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 (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 Broadca ...

, 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 Ömer Güleryüz (born 1997) is a Turkish amputee footballer playing as Forward (association football), forward. He is a member of the Turkey national amputee football team. Ömer Güleryüz was born in 1997 with Amputation#Congenital anomalie ...

, Turkish amputee football player * Ömer Halisdemir (1974–2016), Turkish non-commissioned officer * Ömer Kavur (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 (born 1971), Turkish plastic surgeon * Ömer Seyfettin (1884–1920), Turkish nationalist writer *

Ömer Can Sokullu Ömer Can Sokullu (born 14 August 1988) is a Turkish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kırklarelispor. References External links * * * * 1988 births Sportspeople from Bolu 20th-century Turkish people 21st-century Turkish p ...

, 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 and the Georgetown Hoyas. Listed at an ...

(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 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 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 ...

(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 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 Fa ...

(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 Municip ...

(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 (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 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 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. Previou ...

(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, (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 Ziyad. ...

(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 Umar Rashad Ibn Abdullah-Johnson (born Jermaine Shoemake; August 21, 1974) is an American Black activist,Eli Mundy and Isabella InsingoDr. Umar Johnson speaks about critical race theory at Lehigh ''The Brown & White'' (Lehigh University) (Novem ...

(born 1974), American Pan-Africanist *

Umar Kayam Umar Kayam (30 April 1932 – 16 March 2002) was an Indonesian sociologist and writer. Biography He began his education at the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) in Surakarta, where his father also taught. He continued his education at a MULO ...

(1932–2002), Indonesian sociologist *

Umar Muhammad Umar Muhammad (born July 25, 1975) from Edinburg, Texas is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the Arena Football League with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Tampa Bay Storm, Georgia Force and New ...

(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 ...

(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 ...

(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 nationalit ...

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 Toucoule ...

(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 of ...

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

Umaru

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

(born 1642), Tamil Muslim poet * Umaru Rahman (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 2 ...

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

(1935–1981), Nigerian director and actor *

Umer Shareef Mohammad Umer (19 April 1960 – 2 October 2021), known professionally as Umer Shareef, was a Pakistani actor, comedian, director, producer, and television personality. Early life Mohammad Umer was born on 19 April 1960, into an Urdu speak ...

(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 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 (1936–2018), third Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *

Hairuddin Omar Hairuddin Bin Omar (born 29 September 1979) also known as Hai-O is a Malaysian former international football player. He spent most of his career as a forward but can also play as a midfielder. Club career Born and raised in Setiu, 70 kilomet ...

(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 Minnesot ...

(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 D ...

, 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 Ca ...

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

Umar

* Teuku Umar (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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