Osama

Osama Meaning & Origin

About Osama
The name "Osama" is of Arabic origin and means "lion" or "strong, powerful." It is derived from the Arabic word "asim" which means "to protect" or "to defend." The name carries connotations of bravery, leadership, and strength, reflecting the qualities associated with a lion, a symbol of courage and power in many cultures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Osama are male.

Osama Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O2050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 S AA1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈsɑmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osama in Braille

Here's how to represent Osama in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Osama in braille

How to Spell the Name Osama in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Osama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Osama in sign language

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