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Usman: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“young bustard (per Lane)”
عثمان
عُثْمَان
What Usman means
Usman (عثمان, Arabic عُثْمَان) is a Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “young bustard (per Lane)”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ث م. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ث م.
Usman at a glance
- Meaning
- young bustard (per Lane)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- us-maan
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- U · ع
Meaning of Usman
- In English
- young bustard (per Lane)
- اردو میں معنی
- سرخاب کا بچہ (لین کے مطابق)
Origin and history of Usman
Meaning disputed
Lane records ʿuthmān as the young of the bustard, and some lexicons a young snake; otherwise the name's meaning is unexplained.
Rootع ث م
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Usman
- Say it
- us-maan2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Usman
- Urdu
- عثمان
- Original script
- عُثْمَان
- Other spellings
- Uthman · Osman
- Known bearer
- Uthman ibn Affan, third caliph
Sibling names for Usman
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Usman.
- UfaqافقhorizonGirlArabic
- Ulaعلاhighness; eminenceGirlArabic
- Ulfatالفتaffection, intimacyGirlArabic
- Ulyaعلیاhighest; most exaltedGirlArabic
- Umaimaامیمہlittle motherGirlArabic
- Umme Abihaام ابیہاmother of her fatherGirlArabic
- Umme Aimanام ایمنmother of AymanGirlArabic
- Umme Ammaraام عمارہmother of AmmaraGirlArabic
Names like Usman
- UbadahعبادہMeaning disputedBoyArabic
- UbaiابیMeaning disputedBoyArabic
- Ubaidعبیدlittle servant (of God)BoyArabic
- Ubaidahعبیدہlittle servant (of God)BoyArabic
- Ubaidullahعبیداللہlittle servant of AllahBoyArabic
- UkashaعکاشہMeaning disputedBoyArabic
- Umairعمیرdiminutive of Umar or AmrBoyArabic
- Umarعمرlinked to life and long lifeBoyArabic
- Unaisانیسlittle companionBoyArabic
- Uqbahعقبہa turn; succession; outcomeBoyArabic
Questions about the name Usman
What does the name Usman mean?
Usman means “young bustard (per Lane)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: سرخاب کا بچہ (لین کے مطابق). Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Usman a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Usman is a boy’s name.
Is Usman a Muslim name?
Yes. Usman is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane records ʿuthmān as the young of the bustard, and some lexicons a young snake; otherwise the name's meaning is unexplained.
How do you pronounce Usman?
Say it “us-maan”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Usman in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Usman is written عثمان. In its original script: عُثْمَان.
What are other spellings of Usman?
Usman is also spelled Uthman, Osman.
Who is a famous person named Usman?
Uthman ibn Affan, third caliph
Is the meaning of Usman verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.