Ousmane
Meaning of Ousmane
Ousmane is a male name with French origins. It is pronounced as "ooz-MAHN" (/uzman/) in French. This name also has variations such as Usman and Osman. Ousmane has been given to newborn boys in the United States, although it is not particularly common. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, with a peak of 32 occurrences in 2016 and a low of 5 occurrences in 1993. The name Ousmane carries a sense of uniqueness and international flair, making it an interesting choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ooz-MAHN (/uzman/)
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Notable People Named Ousmane
| Masour Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer known for his role as a right winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. |
| Ousmane Sembène, a renowned Senegalese film director, producer, and writer, is often referred to as the "father of African film" and was known for subverting colonial naming rituals. |
| Ousmane Sonko is a Senegalese politician and former tax inspector who gained attention for his role in the 2019 presidential election and subsequent legal issues. |
| Ousmane Issoufou Oubandawaki is a Nigerien politician and engineer who has held various government and aviation industry positions. |
| El Hadji Ousmane Dabo is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Ousmane Alioune Ngom is a Senegalese politician who has held various ministerial positions and served as a presidential adviser under President Abdoulaye Wade. |
| Ousmane Diomande is a professional footballer from Ivory Coast who plays as a centre-back for Sporting CP and the Ivory Coast national team. |
| Ousmane Tanor Dieng was the First Secretary of the Socialist Party of Senegal and served as vice-president of the Socialist International until his passing. |
| Ousmane N'Doye is a Senegalese retired professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder. |
| Ousmane Cisse is a retired professional basketball player from Mali known for his prowess as a power forward and center, achieving accolades such as top rebounder and Defensive Player of the Year in the Israel Basketball Premier League. |
| Ousmane Fané is a French professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder. |
| Ousmane Dramé is a French footballer known for his role as a winger at Portuguese club C.D. Cova da Piedade. |
| Ousmane Sow was a Senegalese sculptor known for creating larger-than-life statues of people and groups. |
| Ousmane Mey is a prominent Cameroonian political figure who served as Governor of the North Province of Cameroon and later became Chairman of the Board of the National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS). |
| Elhadj Ousmane Barry, also known as Pato, is a Guinean international footballer and centre forward for Al-Najma. |
