Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Chosen one or favored one, Trust Worthy Friend
Pronunciation: OOS-mahn, /ˈʊs.mɑːn/, AH Z M AH N
Popularity Rank: #793
The name Usman is of Arabic origin and means 'baby bustard bird' or 'baby snake'. It also derives from the Arabic word 'usmān' which means 'the chosen one' or 'the favored one'.
The name Usman is of Arabic origin and means Chosen one or favored one, Trust Worthy Friend, Variant of Uthman, Servant of God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Usman is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OOS-mahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʊs.mɑːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH Z M AH N
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Usman is recorded 76,896 times globally, ranking it as the 793th most common name worldwide.
Usman is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 27,115 occurrences, making it the 16th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Usman is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #16 | 1 : 43 |
| Saudi Arabia | #82 | 1 : 119 |
| United Arab Emirates | #47 | 1 : 125 |
| Oman | #83 | 1 : 165 |
| United Kingdom | #820 | 1 : 344 |
| Qatar | #148 | 1 : 375 |
| Kuwait | #264 | 1 : 536 |
| Malaysia | #1,168 | 1 : 1,718 |
| United States of America | #3,113 | 1 : 1,929 |
| India | #820 | 1 : 934 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Usman from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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