عمارة

Umarah

boyArabic

Umarah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Flourishing; a large tribe or clan”.

MeaningFlourishing; a large tribe or clan
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعمارة
Pronunciationoo-MAA-rah
Arabic rootع م ر (ʿ-m-r) — to build, to inhabit, to flourish
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Umarah

Umarah (ʿUmāra) is a classical Arabic boy's name from the root of building, inhabiting and flourishing; lexicographers also give it the sense of a large tribe. Companions with this name include ʿUmāra ibn Ḥazm al-Anṣārī, who fought at Badr. It should not be confused with ʿimāra, building, or with ʿumra, the lesser pilgrimage.

Is Umarah a Muslim name?

Yes. Umarah is an Arabic Muslim boy's name borne by Companions such as ʿUmāra ibn Ḥazm.

Where is the name Umarah used?

Used in Egypt (often as a family name, Omara) and the Levant.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Umarah mean?

Umarah means 'Flourishing; a large tribe or clan'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Umarah a Muslim name?

Yes. Umarah is an Arabic Muslim boy's name borne by Companions such as ʿUmāra ibn Ḥazm.

How do you write Umarah in Arabic?

Umarah is written عمارة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Umarah?

Umarah is pronounced oo-MAA-rah.

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