Othman

Othman Meaning & Origin

About Othman
The surname Othman is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Uthman, which means "baby bustard" or "baby snake" in Arabic. Uthman was a popular name among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world, due to its association with Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam. The surname Othman is commonly found among individuals of Arab and Muslim descent, and it signifies a connection to the historical figure or a family that has adopted the name as a tribute to their Islamic heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Othman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Othman: 1,588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,673
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Othman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Othman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0MN
🗽 NYSIIS
OATNA
🔊 Soundex
O30505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 TH M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑθmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0MN', 'ATMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Othman in Braille

Here's how to represent Othman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Othman in braille

How to sign the name Othman using Sign Language

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

The name Othman in sign language

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