Ousman

Ousman Meaning & Origin

About Ousman
The name "Ousman" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name "Uthman." It means "baby bustard" or "baby snake" in Arabic. The name holds significance in Islamic culture as it was the name of the third caliph of Islam, Uthman ibn Affan, who was known for his piety and contributions to the early Muslim community. The name "Ousman" is often given to boys in Muslim-majority countries as a way to honor this historical figure and to symbolize qualities such as strength, wisdom, and devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ousman are male.

Ousman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AW1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ousman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ousman in Braille

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

The name Ousman in braille

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

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

The name Ousman in sign language

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