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Name Origin

Omar is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous.' It is derived from the Arabic word 'amr,' which means 'command' or 'order.' Omar is a highly respected name in Islamic culture, often associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam.

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Famous People

Omar Khayyam (1048-1131)

Poet, Mathematician, Astronomer

  • Wrote the Rubaiyat
  • Made significant contributions to algebra and geometry
  • Improved the Jalali calendar

Omar Bradley (1893-1981)

General

  • Led the U.S. First Army in World War II
  • Commanded the U.S. forces in the Korean War

Omar Sharif (1932-2015)

Actor

  • Starred in films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'
  • Won a Golden Globe Award and three Academy Award nominations

Omar Souleyman (1969-)

Musician

  • Popular Syrian musician known for his electronic Dabke music

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