Othman
Othman 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 | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عثمان |
| Pronunciation | OTH-mahn |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Othman
Othman is a spelling of ʿUthmān, the name of ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, the third caliph, who married two daughters of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and was called Dhu al-Nurayn, 'possessor of the two lights'. Classical lexicons explain the word as a young bustard or similar bird. The standard Quran text compiled under his rule is called the ʿUthmani mushaf.
Is Othman a Muslim name?
Yes. Othman is a Muslim name, a spelling of ʿUthman, the third caliph and one of the ten Companions promised Paradise.
Where is the name Othman used?
Used throughout the Arab world; Usman, Osman and Ousmane are the South Asian, Turkish and West African forms.
Gifts with the name Othman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Othman mean?
Othman means 'Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliph'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Othman a Muslim name?
Yes. Othman is a Muslim name, a spelling of ʿUthman, the third caliph and one of the ten Companions promised Paradise.
How do you write Othman in Arabic?
Othman is written عثمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Othman?
Othman is pronounced OTH-mahn.