Usman
Meaning of Usman
Usman is a male name with origins in Arabic. It is pronounced as OOS-mahn (/uˈsmɑn/) in both Arabic and Urdu. The name Usman is also sometimes spelled as Othman. In the United States, the popularity of the name has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 50 to 97 newborn boys per year. While not one of the most common names, Usman carries a strong and timeless quality that makes it an attractive choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Urdu
- Pronunced as OOS-mahn (/uˈsmɑn/)
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Notable People Named Usman
| Usman dan Fodio - Shehu Usman ɗan Fodio was a prominent Fulani scholar, Islamic teacher, and revolutionary leader who founded the Sokoto Caliphate. |
| Usman Tariq Khawaja is an Australian cricketer who has represented Australia and Queensland, making his mark in international and domestic cricket. |
| Destiny Usman Garuba Alari is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and plays at both the power forward and center positions. |
| Usman T. Malik is a Pakistani speculative fiction author who has won the Bram Stoker Award for Short Fiction and the British Fantasy Award, and has been nominated for several other prestigious literary awards. |
| Usman Khan Shinwari is a professional Pakistani cricketer known for his left-arm fast bowling skills and impressive performances in domestic and international cricket. |
| Wan Osman Wan Awang, also known as Usman Awang, was a Malaysian poet, playwright, novelist, and Malaysian National Laureate in 1983. |
| Usman Qadir is a Pakistani international cricketer who made his debut for the Pakistan cricket team in November 2020 and was part of the Gold medal-winning team at the 2010 Asian Games. |
| Aidil Usman Diarra is an Indonesian professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Liga 2 club Kalteng Putra. |
| Usman Alkali Baba CFR served as the 21st Inspector General of Police in Nigeria, appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021. |
| Usman Ahmed - Usman "Uzzy" Ahmed is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2016, challenging once for the British and Commonwealth flyweight titles in 2009. |
| Usman Ally is a Pakistani-American actor known for his work in film, stage, and television, and he won an Obie Award in 2015 for his role in The Invisible Hand. |
| Usman Jibrin was a Nigerian politician who served as the Military Governor of North Central State from 1975 to 1977. |
| Usman Salahuddin is a Pakistani international cricketer known for his impressive batting averages in List A and First-class cricket. |
| Usman Shuja is an American cricketer known for his role as the opening fast bowler for the national cricket team and as the leading wicket taker for the US in 50-over international games. |
| Usman Malik is a Pakistani cricketer known for representing Pakistan in the U-19 Cricket World Cup and playing for the Lahore cricket team. |
