Othman

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Meaning

Wise

Origin

Malay

Global Spellings

Arabic عثمان
Urdu عثمان
Persian عثمان
Turkish Osman
Bengali উসমান
Indonesian Utsman
Pashto عثمان
The name Othman is a classic masculine title rooted in Malay tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Wise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Malay culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Othman is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Othman, like the alternate spelling Uthman, is the Arabic word for a baby bustard, the name of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam.