Ousmane

Ousmane Meaning & Origin

About Ousmane
The name "Ousmane" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Senegal, Mali, and Niger. It is derived from the Arabic name "Uthman," which means "baby bustard" or "baby snake." In Islamic tradition, Uthman ibn Affan was the third caliph and a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name "Ousmane" is often given to boys as a way to honor this historical figure and is associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and piety.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ousmane are male.

Ousmane Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 38.10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O025050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AW0 S M EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ousmane*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ousmane in Braille

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

The name Ousmane in braille

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

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

The name Ousmane in sign language

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