The nameOsman
Osman is the Turkish form of Uthman, given steadily in France since the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Uthman, it comes from Arabic, the name of a companion and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad who became the third caliph.
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire, which is named after him.
History
Found in France since 1912, Osman has been given steadily since the 1990s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Osman
Osman in France
Osman was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 400 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Osman. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Osman in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 58 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osman mean?
Like Uthman, it comes from Arabic, the name of a companion and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad who became the third caliph.
What is the origin of the name Osman?
Arabic, through Turkish. Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire, which is named after him.
Is Osman a girl's or a boy's name?
Osman is a boy's name.