Usman

Usman Meaning & Origin

About Usman
The name "Usman" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "usmaan" which means "baby bustard," referring to a type of bird. In Islamic tradition, Usman is also the name of the third caliph of Islam, known for his wisdom, generosity, and contributions to the expansion of the Islamic empire. As a name, Usman is often associated with qualities such as leadership, strength, and righteousness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Usman are male.

Usman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
UANA
🔊 Soundex
U2505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/usman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Usman in Braille

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

The name Usman in braille

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

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

The name Usman in sign language

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