Osmani

Meaning of Osmani

Osmani, a spirited offshoot of the classical Arabic name Uthman—which means “the chosen one” and recalls the storied founders of the Ottoman Empire—brings a dash of Mediterranean warmth wrapped in an Anglo-American smile. In Spanish it dances on the tongue as ohs-MAH-nee (/osˈmani/), while English speakers give it a playful twist—oz-MAH-nee (/ɔzˈmɑni/). Though still hovering near the 900th spot for newborn boys in the US, its steady climb shows parents are drawn to names that feel both worldly and welcoming. Picture a young Osmani stepping into his own story, his name a compass pointing toward leadership, curiosity, and adventures yet to come.