Ousseynou
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ousseynou
Ousseynou is a West African variant spelling of Uthman (also Osman), derived from the Arabic root meaning "servant of God" or "one who has a good sense of smell." The name is predominantly used in Senegal and other Francophone West African countries among Muslim populations, with historical significance as the name of the third Islamic Caliph (Uthman ibn Affan, 644-656 CE).
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Etymology
Ousseynou is a West African variant spelling of Uthman (also Osman), derived from the Arabic root meaning "servant of God" or "one who has a good sense of smell." The name is predominantly used in Senegal and other Francophone West African countries among Muslim populations, with historical significance as the name of the third Islamic Caliph (Uthman ibn Affan, 644-656 CE).
Ousseynou currently ranks #2,835 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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