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Umer is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is a variant spelling of Umar, derived from the Arabic عمر which literally means life, long life, or long-lived. The name is widely used by Muslim communities in the Middle East, South Asia, and across the diaspora. The form Umer is particularly common in Pakistan, India, and parts of the Balkans and Central Asia, where transliteration from Arabic yields an e instead of a a in some renderings. The name is historically associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Islamic caliphate, contributing to its popularity.

As a given name, Umer is typically used for males. Variants include Umar, Umr, Omar, and Omari in different cultures. In non-Arabic speaking communities, the spelling Umer often reflects local pronunciation and orthography.

Notable people with the name include individuals in sports, academia, entertainment, and public life, particularly in South Asia and among the South Asian diaspora. The name also appears in literature and media in transliterated forms.