Names That Mean Thriving
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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Omar
Origin:
Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"flourishing, thriving; eloquent"Description:
A multicultural choice with an appealing open O sound, Omar blends stately strength with familiarity. Also transcribed as Umar, it is a popular choice among Muslim families and features in the name charts across the globe.
Long associated with the twelfth-century Persian poet, Omar Khayyam, Omar derives from the Arabic umr meaning "life", though is typically interpreted as meaning "flourishing, thriving" and "long living", making it an aspirational choice. In Islamic tradition, Omar (or Umar) was the second caliph (a religious ruler) and companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Umar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"flourishing, thriving"Description:
A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
- Ömer
Origin:
Turkish variation of Umar, ArabicMeaning:
"flourishing, thriving"
- Ömer halis
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"thriving and pure"
- Ömer faruk
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"the thriving one who distinguishes between right and wrong"Description:
Şehzade Ömer Faruk was a prince and son of the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulmejid II.
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