Names That Mean Thriving

  1. Omar
    • Origin:

      Arabic, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "flourishing, thriving; eloquent"
    • Description:

      Omar has a perfect mix of unusuality and familiarity, with the added plus of a strong, open initial O. Commonly used among Muslim families, Omar was long associated with twelfth-century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, though it sounds anything but ancient now.

      More recent well-known bearers have been World War II General Omar Bradley and actors Omar Sharif(born Michael) and Omar Epps.

  2. Umar
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "flourishing, thriving"
    • Description:

      A possible alternative to the more popular (and attractive) Omar.
  3. Ömer faruk
    • Origin:

      Turkish from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Ömer
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Umar, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "flourishing, thriving"
  5. Ömer halis
    • Origin:

      Turkish from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "thriving and pure"