Othman
Meaningpossibly young bustard · Arabic
Othman is an Arabic boy name thought to mean “young bustard”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funOthman doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationOthman is having its moment right now. Most Othmans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Othman would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 50,251 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOthman first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Othmans? Head to Michigan, where it's the #829 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Othman
Othman is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “possibly young bustard”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Othman
What does the name Othman mean?
Othman means “possibly young bustard” and comes from Arabic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Uthman (“possibly young bustard”).
What is the origin of the name Othman?
Othman is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Othman a boy or girl name?
Othman is a boy name. In 2025, 34 US boys were named Othman.
How popular is the name Othman?
Othman ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2022, when it reached #2,793. Over the last five years it has climbed 762 places.
What names are similar to Othman?
If you like Othman, you might also like Uthman.
What should I know before naming my baby Othman?
Othman is an Arabic boy name thought to mean “young bustard”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.