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maleWolof

Ousmane

“Trustworthy; faithful”

OOS-mahn

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

OOS-mahn

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

The Wolof adaptation of the Arabic Uthman, deeply rooted in Senegalese Muslim culture and the legacy of West African Islamic scholarship.

Variants & Spellings

UsmanOusman

Notable People

Ousmane Sembene, Senegalese filmmaker and writer

Related Names

Mamadou

Praised; praiseworthy

Ibrahima

Father of nations

Aminata

Trustworthy; faithful

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