عمر

Umer

boyArabic, Urdu spelling

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

MeaningLong-lived, flourishing life
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu spelling
Arabic spellingعمر
PronunciationOO-mer
Arabic rootع م ر (ʿ-m-r) — life, to live long
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Umer

Umer is a Pakistani spelling of ʿUmar, reflecting the way the short final vowel is often heard in Urdu. It honours ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, the second caliph. In Turkish the same name is spelled Ömer.

Is Umer a Muslim name?

Yes. Umer is a spelling of Umar, one of the most important Muslim names.

Where is the name Umer used?

Common in Pakistan and among Pakistani families abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Umer

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Umer mean?

Umer means 'Long-lived, flourishing life'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.

Is Umer a Muslim name?

Yes. Umer is a spelling of Umar, one of the most important Muslim names.

How do you write Umer in Arabic?

Umer is written عمر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Umer?

Umer is pronounced OO-mer.

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