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Ousman

♂ Boy

Pronounced OOS-mahn /ˈus.mɑn/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Wolof/Mandinka) form of Uthman/Usman — from the Arabic, variously 'a baby bustard; a wise one'; borne by the third caliphLow

In 30 seconds: A wise one; a form of Uthman: Ousman is West African/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'OOS-mahn').
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Origin LowWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African (Wolof/Mandinka) form of Uthman/Usman — from the Arabic, variously 'a baby bustard; a wise one'; borne by the third caliph
U.S. rank (2024)#9613 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 351

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ousman is a West African (Wolof/Mandinka) form of Uthman/Usman — from the Arabic, variously 'a baby bustard; a wise one'; borne by the third caliph. A crisp, classic name (said 'OOS-mahn').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, a-form-of-Uthman at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Uthman/Usman is Arabic (variously 'a baby bustard; a wise one', borne by the third caliph) — Ousman is a West African form, crisp and classic (said 'OOS-mahn').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ousman — West African form of Uthman

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ousman mean?

Ousman is a West African form of Uthman/Usman — Arabic (variously 'a baby bustard; a wise one'); borne by the third caliph.

How do you pronounce Ousman?

It's said OOS-mahn /ˈus.mɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ousman a boy or girl name?

Ousman is a boy's name.

How popular is Ousman?

Ousman is a very rare name in the U.S.

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