Usama
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Usama
Usama is an Arabic name meaning "lion" or "powerful," derived from the root word "asama" in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
Usama is an Arabic name meaning "lion" or "powerful," derived from the root word "asama" in Semitic languages. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical prominence including Usama ibn Zaid, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Usama currently ranks #9,187 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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