Omkar: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ohmk-ahr
Origin: India
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: A variant of the ancient Sanskrit name

Omkar is a masculine given name with Indian roots, derived from the ancient Sanskrit name 'ओंकार'or 'oṃkāra. 'The name Omkar carries a thoughtful connotation in the Hindu religion, symbolizing the primordial sound from which the universe was manifested. It is considered one of the most holy and important symbols in Hinduism, often used as a form of exclamation and believed to create a purifying experience for the individual. The name Omkar is traditionally shortened to 'ॐ'or 'oṃ, 'and its significance extends beyond its religious context, making it a meaningful and culturally significant name.

Omkar Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Omkar is currently #14767 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Omkar is currently #6357 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Omkar is currently #7177 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Omkar is currently #3126 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Omkar is currently #7516 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Omkar is currently #3228 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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