Uthman
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Uthman
Uthman is an Arabic name meaning "bustard" (a large bird) or derived from the root meaning "bone" or "strength," linguistically rooted in the Semitic language family.
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Etymology
Uthman is an Arabic name meaning "bustard" (a large bird) or derived from the root meaning "bone" or "strength," linguistically rooted in the Semitic language family. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and is historically significant as the name of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam and one of the Prophet Muhammad's companions.
Uthman currently ranks #4,240 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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