Usamah
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Usamah
Usamah means "lion" and derives from the Arabic root و-س-م (w-s-m), related to the concept of fierceness and strength.
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Etymology
Usamah means "lion" and derives from the Arabic root و-س-م (w-s-m), related to the concept of fierceness and strength. The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim cultures, with notable historical bearers including Usama ibn Zaid, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and more recently Osama bin Laden.
Usamah currently ranks #9,188 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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