Osman
Osman is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning “Bone setter, chosen one”, pronounced os-MAHN. It ranked #1157 in the United States in 2025, given to 181 babies, and peaked at #977 in 2022. Common nicknames: Oso, Osi.
How popular is Osman in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Osman mean, and where does it come from?
Osman is the Turkish form of the Arabic Uthman, a name traditionally explained as a bustard chick and long associated with the third caliph. Its weight is historical: Osman I, a frontier chieftain in north-west Anatolia around 1300, founded the dynasty and the empire that bore his name for six centuries — Ottoman is a European corruption of Osmanli. The name is standard across Turkey, the Balkans and much of Africa. American records hold it from 1917; it entered the top thousand in 2021.
How is Osman used around the world?
Osman is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
Female FormOsmana
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Osman?
Famous People Named Osman
- Osman I — founder of the Ottoman dynasty and empire
- Uthman dan Fodio — West African scholar and founder of the Sokoto Caliphate
- Osman Hamdi Bey — Ottoman painter, archaeologist and founder of the Istanbul Archaeology Museums
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Osman mean?
Osman is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning "Bone setter, chosen one." Osman is the Turkish form of the Arabic Uthman, a name traditionally explained as a bustard chick and long associated with the third caliph. Its weight is historical: Osman I, a frontier chieftain in north-west Anatolia around 1300, founded the dynasty and the empire that bore his name for six centuries — Ottoman is a European corruption of Osmanli.
How do you pronounce Osman?
Osman is pronounced os-MAHN. Common variations include Uthman, Usman, Othman.
Is Osman a boy name?
Yes, Osman is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Oso, Osi.