Oumar
The West and Central African spelling of the Arabic name Umar, built on a root meaning "to live long" or "flourish".
Meaning and origin
Oumar is how the Arabic name Umar is customarily written in the French-based spelling conventions used across the Sahel and Central Africa.
How to pronounce Oumar
| Arabic | OO-mar /ˈʕumar/ |
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