Usman
Arabic
"baby bustard"
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By Nameberry
Updated Sun Jun 08 2025
Usman Origin and Meaning
The name Usman is a boy's name meaning "baby bustard".
You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. In countries like Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Sudan,
it remains consistently popular. The name carries religious significance for Muslims and is often chosen to honor the historical Islamic figure, the third caliph of the Muslims and a companion (and son-in-law) of Muhammad. Variations include Osman (Turkish), Othman (Arabic), and Uthmaan (alternative transliteration).