The nameOussama
Oussama is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "lion". In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Oussama comes from the Arabic usama, one of the names of the lion.
Origin
Arabic. Usama ibn Zayd was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Oussama appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the late 1990s.
Popularity of the name Oussama
Oussama in France
Oussama was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,040 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Oussama. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Oussama in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 43 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oussama mean?
Oussama comes from the Arabic usama, one of the names of the lion.
What is the origin of the name Oussama?
Arabic. Usama ibn Zayd was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Oussama a girl's or a boy's name?
Oussama is a boy's name.