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Umar

British  
/ ˈuːmɑː /

noun

  1. a variant transliteration of the Arabic name for Omar

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The restrictions were imposed "as a precautionary measure" after a group of Muslim organisations headed by the region's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called for a strike, authorities said.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Just days later, anger surged once more after the death of Aisha Umar, a mother of five who ran a business from home, selling incense and fish in the northern city of Kano.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The industry is known for its scrappiness, but the key to international growth is better production equipment, said director Umar Abdulmalik.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Niger State governor Umar Bago recently questioned how miners can "freely access" sites in remote areas without getting attacked.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Then he made desperate attempts to circumvent Abu Bakr; and tried his best with Umar and Ali, supplicating them to intercede in favour of his fellow-citizens, but with no greater success.

From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Dinet, Etienne