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Omer is a Hebrew name meaning "sheaf of wheat." This agricultural term appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it was used in the context of the omer offering brought to the Temple on the second day of Passover (Leviticus 23:10-11). The counting of the Omer, the 49-day period from the second day of Passover to the holiday of Shavuot, is a significant religious observance in Judaism. As a given name, Omer is more common in Israel, used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly masculine.

The name is unrelated to the similarly spelled Arabic name Umar, but is sometimes confused with it. Variants include the Yiddish Olam or Omer but the modern use is predominantly the Hebrew form.

• Meaning: "Sheaf of wheat"
• Origin: Hebrew
• Type: First name
• Usage regions: Israel (primarily)