The nameOthmane
Othmane is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is the name of Uthman, companion and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who became the third caliph. Its original meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic, common in Morocco.
History
Found in France since 1973, Othmane peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Othmane
Othmane in France
Othmane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 545 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Othmane. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Othmane in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Othmane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Othmane mean?
It is the name of Uthman, companion and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who became the third caliph. Its original meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Othmane?
Arabic, common in Morocco.
Is Othmane a girl's or a boy's name?
Othmane is a boy's name.