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Uswa: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“example; model”

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اسوہ

أُسْوَة

Uswa (اسوہ, Arabic أُسْوَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “example; model”. It comes from the Arabic root ا س و. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ا س و.

Uswa at a glance

Meaning: example; model
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: us-wa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: U · ا

Meaning of Uswa

In English: example; model
اردو میں معنی: نمونہ، مثال

Origin and history of Uswa

Lane gives uswah as an example to be followed; Quran 33:21 says the Messenger is uswatun ḥasanah, an excellent example.

Rootا س و

How to say and write Uswa

Say it: us-wa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Uswa
Urdu: اسوہ
Original script: أُسْوَة
Other spellings: Uswah · Oswa
Themes: Faith Virtue

Sibling names for Uswa

Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Uswa.

Names like Uswa

Questions about the name Uswa

What does the name Uswa mean?

Uswa means “example; model”. In Urdu: نمونہ، مثال. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Uswa a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Uswa is a girl’s name.

Is Uswa a Muslim name?

Yes. Uswa is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives uswah as an example to be followed; Quran 33:21 says the Messenger is uswatun ḥasanah, an excellent example.

How do you pronounce Uswa?

Say it “us-wa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Uswa in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Uswa is written اسوہ. In its original script: أُسْوَة.

What are other spellings of Uswa?

Uswa is also spelled Uswah, Oswa.

Is the meaning of Uswa verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.