Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Strong and brave leader, Innocent, Description of Lion
Pronunciation: oh-SAH-mah, /oʊˈsɑːmə/, OW S AA M AH
Popularity Rank: #324
Derived from the Arabic root 'asama', meaning 'lion', Osama is a strong and powerful name often associated with bravery and leadership.
The name Osama is of Arabic origin and means Strong and brave leader, Innocent, Description of Lion, Brave. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Osama is commonly found in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: oh-SAH-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /oʊˈsɑːmə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: OW S AA M AH
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Osama is recorded 158,835 times globally, ranking it as the 324th most common name worldwide.
Osama is most prevalent in Egypt, with 79,661 occurrences, making it the 62th most popular name in the country.
In Egypt, the name Osama is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #62 | 1 : 29 |
| Saudi Arabia | #140 | 1 : 176 |
| Jordan | #28 | 1 : 40 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #89 | 1 : 71 |
| Libya | #44 | 1 : 101 |
| Morocco | #409 | 1 : 203 |
| Sudan | #144 | 1 : 269 |
| Iraq | #414 | 1 : 283 |
| Palestine | #73 | 1 : 100 |
| Yemen | #147 | 1 : 183 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Osama from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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