Omar

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Esau's grandson and the chieftain of an Edomite clan in the Old Testament. Linked with 12th century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, best-known for writing the "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam." Also associated with Egyptian-born actor and international bridge player Omar Sharif. A top 200 name since 1988.

Popularity: Ranked #175 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Male
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Variations: Oma +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Omarr +; Ommar +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Omars: Prince Omar Rashid ("The Bold and the Beautiful" character); Omar Bradley (general); Omar Epps (actor); Omar Omidyar (eBay founder); Omar Moreno (baseball player); Omar Little ("The Wire" character); Omar Gooding (actor); + Add a Famous Omar
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