Omari
[oʊˈmɑːri]Meaning
meaning uncertain; possibly a Swahili variant of Umar
Background Story
Behind the Name gives the meaning as uncertain and suggests it may be a Swahili variant of Umar. It lists the root ʿamara and records Omari as a surname descendant. The surname is predominantly found in Tanzania, and the English name is borrowed from Arabic عمري.
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