Usman
| Name | Usman |
| In Urdu (اردو) | عثمان |
| Roman / pronunciation | Usman |
| Meaning (English) | Name of the third Caliph |
| Meaning (Urdu) | تیسرے خلیفہ کا نام |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Abjad · lucky number | 661 · 4 |
What does Usman mean?
Usman (عثمان) is a arabic boy name meaning “Name of the third Caliph” — in Urdu, تیسرے خلیفہ کا نام. Pronounced Usman, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Usman also belongs to our collections of Names of the Sahaba.
Usman in Islamic tradition
Usman is cherished as a name borne by the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahaba), which adds a layer of honour and blessing for many Muslim families. Naming a child after a Companion is a long-standing way of expressing love for the early figures of Islam and hoping their good qualities inspire the child.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of عثمان add up to 661, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 4. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of عثمان add up to 661 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Usman?
Usman means "Name of the third Caliph" — in Urdu, تیسرے خلیفہ کا نام. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.
Is Usman a boy or a girl name?
Usman is a Boy name.
How do you write Usman in Urdu?
Usman is written as عثمان in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Usman).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Usman?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Usman (عثمان) add up to 661. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Usman a good Islamic name?
Usman is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Name of the third Caliph", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy. It is also honoured as a name of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the lucky number of Usman?
Reducing the Abjad value of Usman (661) to a single digit gives 4. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Usman?
Names often chosen alongside Usman include Umar, Ali.