Umara
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Umara
Umara is an Arabic name derived from the root 'amara, meaning "to build," "to flourish," or "to inhabit," often interpreted as "long-lived" or "prosperous." The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance in early Islamic tradition through figures like Umara ibn al-Walid.
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Etymology
Umara is an Arabic name derived from the root 'amara, meaning "to build," "to flourish," or "to inhabit," often interpreted as "long-lived" or "prosperous." The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance in early Islamic tradition through figures like Umara ibn al-Walid.
Umara currently ranks #4,739 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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