عثمان

Othmane

boyArabic, Maghrebi spelling

Othmane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the third caliph ʿUthmān”.

MeaningName of the third caliph ʿUthmān
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Maghrebi spelling
Arabic spellingعثمان
Pronunciationoth-MAHN
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Othmane

Othmane is the French-style spelling of ʿUthmān used in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia; the final e simply keeps the n pronounced in French. It is the same name as Uthman and Osman and honours ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, the third caliph and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Othmane a Muslim name?

Yes. Othmane is a North African spelling of Uthman, a well-known Muslim name of a Companion and caliph.

Where is the name Othmane used?

Very common in Morocco and among Moroccan families in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Othmane mean?

Othmane means 'Name of the third caliph ʿUthmān'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.

Is Othmane a Muslim name?

Yes. Othmane is a North African spelling of Uthman, a well-known Muslim name of a Companion and caliph.

How do you write Othmane in Arabic?

Othmane is written عثمان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Othmane?

Othmane is pronounced oth-MAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.