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Usmon
Pronounced oos-MAHN /usΛmΙn/Medium
Meaning: The Uzbek/Central Asian form of Uthman/Osman β from Arabic, 'a baby bustard (a swift bird); a wise/chosen one'Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Usmon is the Uzbek and Central Asian form of Uthman/Osman β from Arabic, traditionally 'a baby bustard' (a swift, long-legged desert bird; the meaning is sometimes given as 'wise' or 'chosen'; routes layered, which we note). The honoured name of the third caliph Uthman, and of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire. A strong, dignified name across Central Asia (said 'oos-MAHN').
In the U.S. it appears in Uzbek and Central Asian families. Rare, a-swift-bird at the root, and dignified.
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What does the name Usmon mean?
Usmon is the Uzbek Uthman/Osman β Arabic 'a baby bustard (a swift bird)'; the gloss is layered.
How do you pronounce Usmon?
It's said oos-MAHN /usΛmΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Usmon a boy or girl name?
Usmon is a boy's name.
How popular is Usmon?
Usmon is a rare name in the U.S.