Athumani
Athumani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Form of Uthman, the third Caliph”.
| Meaning | Form of Uthman, the third Caliph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Swahili form of Arabic ʿUthmān |
| Arabic spelling | عثمان |
| Pronunciation | ah-thoo-MAH-nee |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Athumani
Athumani is the Swahili form of ʿUthmān. Swahili adds a final vowel to Arabic names that end in a consonant and inserts a vowel to ease the sounds, so ʿUthmān becomes Athumani or Athman. The name honours ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, the third Caliph, who married two of the Prophet's daughters and oversaw the standard compilation of the Quran.
Is Athumani a Muslim name?
Yes. Athumani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Uthman, after the third Caliph ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan.
Where is the name Athumani used?
Common in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar.
Gifts with the name Athumani
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Spellings and variants of Athumani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Athumani mean?
Athumani means 'Form of Uthman, the third Caliph'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic ʿUthmān.
Is Athumani a Muslim name?
Yes. Athumani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Uthman, after the third Caliph ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan.
How do you write Athumani in Arabic?
Athumani is written عثمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Athumani?
Athumani is pronounced ah-thoo-MAH-nee.