Umar

British

/ ˈuːmɑː /

noun

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

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

"He's pushed me a lot, all of us are proud of him, especially from what he's been through, getting shot in the arm," says Umar.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

After repeated warnings over financial governance and ethical concerns, the International Olympic Committee severed links with IBA and its Russian president Umar Kremlev ahead of the Tokyo Games in 2021.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

Allah! thy soul leadeth thee to do a mad act, O Umar!

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

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