عمر

Omer

boyTurkish / Bosnian form of Arabic ʿUmar

Omer is a Muslim boy name meaning “Long-lived, flourishing”.

MeaningLong-lived, flourishing
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish / Bosnian form of Arabic ʿUmar
Arabic spellingعمر
PronunciationOH-mer
Arabic rootع م ر (ʿ-m-r) — to live long, to flourish
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Omer

Omer is the Turkish and Bosnian form of ʿUmar, written Ömer in Turkish. Turkish vowel harmony turns the Arabic u-a into ö-e. The name honours ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, the second caliph. Note that the Hebrew name Omer, meaning a sheaf of grain, is a separate name that only sounds the same.

Is Omer a Muslim name?

Yes. Omer (Ömer) is the Turkish and Balkan form of Omar, one of the most respected Muslim names.

Where is the name Omer used?

Very common in Turkey and among Bosniaks and Albanians.

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Spellings and variants of Omer

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Omer mean?

Omer means 'Long-lived, flourishing'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic ʿUmar.

Is Omer a Muslim name?

Yes. Omer (Ömer) is the Turkish and Balkan form of Omar, one of the most respected Muslim names.

How do you write Omer in Arabic?

Omer is written عمر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Omer?

Omer is pronounced OH-mer.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.