Meaning & Origin
Uthman bin Affan, third Islamic caliph and a companion of Muhammad.
Uthman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the name of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad, meaning 'baby bustard' — the young of the bustard bird, considered noble in pre-Islamic Arabic culture. Uthman is revered as the caliph who commissioned the definitive compilation of the Quran.
Uthman is used across the Muslim world as a name of profound respect, honoring the companion of the Prophet who preserved the word of God for all future generations. His extraordinary generosity — he purchased and donated an entire water well for the Muslim community — makes the name synonymous with selfless giving and devotion to faith.