Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Arabic.
Usman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Urdu and South Asian form of Uthman, an ancient Arabic name meaning 'baby bustard' (a type of bird) or more broadly associated with the third Caliph of Islam, Uthman ibn Affan. Uthman was one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islamic history.
Usman is widely used in Pakistan, Nigeria, and other Muslim communities. About 1,620 U.S. births are recorded. UFC champion Kamaru Usman brought global visibility to the name.