Omar (Bible)

Omar (Bible)

(Hebrew: אוֹמָר‎)

Omar (name meaning "eloquent" and "magnificently handsome") was the son of Eliphaz, Esau's eldest son in the Bible. His name is mentioned in Genesis 36:11.

Although rarely used by most Jews today, it continues to be a popular name among Temani Jews.


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