Meaning & Origin
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Osmond, rare in English.
Osman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Turkish form of Uthman, from the Arabic uthman meaning "baby bustard" (the bird) — a traditional Arabic name. Osman I was the founder of the Ottoman Empire in the 13th century, making this a name of historic imperial significance.
Osman carries the weight of Ottoman imperial history — the founder of a dynasty that lasted 600 years and shaped three continents. In the United States, it has grown within Turkish-American and Muslim communities as a name of genuine historical depth and a distinctive, memorable sound.