Ossama
Ossama is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Lion”.
| Meaning | Lion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أسامة |
| Pronunciation | oo-SAH-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Ossama
Ossama spells Usāma, the Arabic name for a lion, under French influence. French writing uses a double s to keep a hard s sound between vowels, and that explains why Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian families favour this form, along with Oussama. Families choose it to honour the young Companion Usāma ibn Zayd. It is also seen among North African families in Europe.
Is Ossama a Muslim name?
Ossama is a form of Usama, lion, and honours the Companion Usama ibn Zayd.
How popular is Ossama?
Ossama is seen mainly in North Africa and among North African families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Ossama
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Spellings and variants of Ossama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ossama mean?
Ossama means 'Lion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ossama a Muslim name?
Ossama is a form of Usama, lion, and honours the Companion Usama ibn Zayd.
How do you pronounce Ossama?
Ossama is pronounced oo-SAH-mah.
Is Ossama a boy or girl name?
Ossama is usually a boy name.