Othman
Othman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Young bustard; the name of the third caliph”.
| Meaning | Young bustard; the name of the third caliph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عثمان |
| Pronunciation | OTH-mahn |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Othman
Othman is a spelling of ʿUthmān, after ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, who became the third caliph. He married two of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughters and for that reason was honoured as Dhu al-Nurayn, the one with two lights. Classical dictionaries say the word itself refers to a young bustard or a bird of that kind. The standard text of the Quran compiled during his rule is known as the ʿUthmani mushaf.
Is Othman a Muslim name?
Othman recalls ʿUthman, the third caliph, who is counted among the ten Companions given the good news of Paradise.
How popular is Othman?
Othman is used across the Arab world, with Usman, Osman and Ousmane as the South Asian, Turkish and West African forms.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Othman mean?
Othman means 'Young bustard; the name of the third caliph'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Othman a Muslim name?
Othman recalls ʿUthman, the third caliph, who is counted among the ten Companions given the good news of Paradise.
How do you pronounce Othman?
Othman is pronounced OTH-mahn.
Is Othman a boy or girl name?
Othman is usually a boy name.