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Omar
he that speaks; bitter
אוֹמָר o.mar
Omar (Hebrew: אוֹמָר, o.mar) means “he that speaks; bitter”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 1,333 children in the United States, ranking 260. Use is falling away. Around 106,894 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Amalek in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Omar
son of Eliphaz
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 1,333 | Falling |
| All-time total | 106,894 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 3,223 in 2007 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:11 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:36 |
| Cross-references | 44 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Gatam attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Eliphaz.
- Amalek attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Eliphaz.
- Zepho attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Eliphaz.
- Zepho co-occurrence Appears with Zepho in Genesis 36.
- Kenaz co-occurrence Appears with Kenaz in Genesis 36.
- Gatam co-occurrence Appears with Gatam in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Eliphaz co-occurrence Appears with Eliphaz in Genesis 36.
- Teman co-occurrence Appears with Teman in Genesis 36.
Origin & meaning
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Omar = "speaker" or "eloquent"
grandson of Esau
Omar was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom.
The biblical story
Omar was one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau (Gen.36.11, 15; 1Ch.1.36). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, which list the descendants of Esau and the chiefs of Edom. As a grandson of Esau, Omar was part of the Edomite clan and likely held a position of influence within the tribe.
Key verses
Omar appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
Genesis 36:11 -
These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
Genesis 36:15 -
The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.
1 Chronicles 1:36
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Genesis (2)
- Genesis 36:11
- Genesis 36:15
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:36