Osman
Osman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliph”.
| Meaning | Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Persian form of Arabic ʿUthmān |
| Arabic spelling | عثمان |
| Pronunciation | os-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Osman
Osman is the Turkish, Persian and Balkan form of ʿUthmān, with the Arabic th sound becoming s. The original Arabic word is traditionally explained as a young bustard or similar bird. The name honours ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, the third caliph, and in Turkey it is also the name of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman dynasty.
Is Osman a Muslim name?
Yes. Osman is the Turkish and Balkan form of Uthman, the name of the third caliph and Companion ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan.
Where is the name Osman used?
Common in Turkey, the Balkans, Somalia and Central Asia; Usman is the South Asian form and Ousmane the West African one.
Gifts with the name Osman
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Spellings and variants of Osman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osman mean?
Osman means 'Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliph'. It comes from Turkish / Persian form of Arabic ʿUthmān.
Is Osman a Muslim name?
Yes. Osman is the Turkish and Balkan form of Uthman, the name of the third caliph and Companion ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan.
How do you write Osman in Arabic?
Osman is written عثمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Osman?
Osman is pronounced os-MAHN.