Omar 2 is a less common variant of the biblical name Omar, used in both the English Bible and the Hebrew Bible. The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of Eliphaz, who was the firstborn son of Esau. The name is derived from the Hebrew אָמַר (ʾamar), meaning "speak, say" or "eloquent". According to the biblical narrative in Genesis 36:11 and 1 Chronicles 1:36, Omar was a chieftain of Edom, a descendant of Esau through Eliphaz.Eliphaz had several sons, including Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. These names correspond to Edomite clans or tribes. The name Omar thus carries a connection to the Edomite people, who were considered descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother. The Edomites often had interactions with the Israelites, sometimes as adversaries and other times as allies. In the Hebrew Bible, Edom is frequently mentioned in prophecy and historical accounts.In later tradition, the name Omar is less commonly used among Jewish communities but appears in English Bibles as a transliteration of the Hebrew name. The variant Omar 2 may denote a specific biblical reference or usage distinct from the more common name Omar, which is also associated with Islamic tradition due to the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. However, this biblical Omar is separate from that tradition.Meaning: "speak, say" (Hebrew)Origin: HebrewType: Biblical figureUsage: English Bible, Hebrew BibleCognate: Similar to spoken Arabic