Usman
“Name of the third Caliph”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningName of the third Caliph
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterU
What does Usman mean?
Usman is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “Name of the third Caliph”. Sayyiduna Uthman ibn Affan.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.