Name meaning
Osman
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Arabic, via Turkish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Turkish, Bosnian
- Spellings
- Osman · Uthman
- Say it
- os-MAHN
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Osman is the Turkish form of Uthman. The meaning of Uthman is uncertain; it is sometimes linked with a word for a young bustard.
Roots
Arabic (uncertain).
Where it is used
Uthman is the Arabic form.
Osman name FAQ
What does the name Osman mean?
Osman may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Arabic (uncertain).
Where does the name Osman come from?
Osman is of Arabic, via Turkish origin. Today it is used in Turkish, Bosnian families.
How do you pronounce Osman?
Osman is usually pronounced os-MAHN.
Is Osman a boy's or a girl's name?
Osman is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Osman?
Related spellings and forms include Uthman.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.