Boy name
Osman name meaning
“young bustard”
Osman is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning young bustard. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic name ʿUthmān, which supplies that lexical association. The name is also known through Uthman ibn Affan, a Companion of the Prophet and the third caliph.
What does Osman mean?
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Osman
The Turkish form of Arabic ʿUthmān, lexically associated with a young bustard. The name is known through Uthman ibn Affan, a Companion and the third caliph.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | O |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Osman in Islam and the Quran
Osman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Osman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Osman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Osman: young bustard
- Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
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Meaning of each word
- Osman: young bustard
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
- Romadhona: the month of Ramadan
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Osman Sulkarnain
Meaning of each word
- Osman: young bustard
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
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Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Osman: young bustard
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
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Osman Hafil
Meaning of each word
- Osman: young bustard
- Hafil: abundant; full
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Meaning of each word
- Osman: young bustard
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Rodja: hope
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How to pronounce Osman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɔsman/ |
| Arabic script | عثمان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦱ꧀ꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮇᮞ᮪ᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Osman a boy’s name?
Yes, Osman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Osman ranks #3,509 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Osman
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Osman
- Sultan Osman Al Sani Perkasa Alamsyah · b. 1967
- Sultan Osman Perkasa Alam Shah · b. 1795
FAQ about the name Osman
What is the meaning of Osman?
Osman means young bustard. The Turkish form of Arabic ʿUthmān, lexically associated with a young bustard. The name is known through Uthman ibn Affan, a Companion and the third caliph.
Is Osman a boy’s name?
Yes, Osman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Osman?
Osman is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Osman in the Quran?
Osman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Osman have?
Osman has 2 syllables (Os-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Osman?
Osman ranks #3,509 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Osman?
Some ideas: Osman Misbahul Zulfan; Osman Sukron Romadhona; Osman Sulkarnain.
Famous people named Osman?
Notable people named Osman include Sultan Osman Al Sani Perkasa Alamsyah, Sultan Osman Perkasa Alam Shah.
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