Usama
Usama is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Lion, the noble beast”.
| Meaning | Lion, the noble beast |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أسامة |
| Pronunciation | oo-SAA-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Usama
In classical Arabic, usāma is one of the words for a lion. Muslims honour the name through Usāma ibn Zayd, whose father Zayd ibn Ḥāritha had been adopted by the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet's affection for the boy was so great that people called him 'the beloved son of the beloved'. Remarkably, the Prophet placed him in command of an army while he was still very young.
Is Usama a Muslim name?
Usama honours the cherished young Companion Usāma ibn Zayd.
How popular is Usama?
It is used across the Muslim world as Osama in Arab countries, Oussama in the Maghreb and Usama in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Usama
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Usama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Usama mean?
Usama means 'Lion, the noble beast'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Usama a Muslim name?
Usama honours the cherished young Companion Usāma ibn Zayd.
How do you pronounce Usama?
Usama is pronounced oo-SAA-mah.
Is Usama a boy or girl name?
Usama is usually a boy name.