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Usman

“Baby snake; faithful companion”

OOS-mahn

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Origin

Hausa

Language

Afro-Asiatic

Pronunciation

OOS-mahn

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A name of immense historical significance in West Africa, honoring both the third Caliph and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

Variants & Spellings

OthmanUthman

Notable People

Usman dan Fodio, founder of the Sokoto Caliphate

Related Names

Abdullahi

Servant of God

Abubakar

Noble; father of a young camel

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