Cismaan
Cismaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “ʿUthmān; often explained as a young bustard”.
| Meaning | ʿUthmān; often explained as a young bustard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عثمان |
| Pronunciation | is-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cismaan
Cismaan is the Somali form of ʿUthmān. Somali has no th sound, so it becomes s, and ʿayn is written c. The name is traditionally explained as the young of a bird such as the bustard. ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, the third caliph, oversaw the compilation of the standard copy of the Quran.
Is Cismaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Cismaan is the Somali form of Uthman, the name of the third caliph Uthman ibn Affan.
Where is the name Cismaan used?
Common throughout Somalia; spelled Osman in English documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cismaan mean?
Cismaan means 'ʿUthmān; often explained as a young bustard'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Cismaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Cismaan is the Somali form of Uthman, the name of the third caliph Uthman ibn Affan.
How do you write Cismaan in Arabic?
Cismaan is written عثمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cismaan?
Cismaan is pronounced is-MAHN.