How do you pronounce Osama?

Osama is pronounced oh-SAH-mah.

What is the origin of Osama?

Osama is of Arabic origin, from Arab/Islamic culture.

Boy name Arabic origin Muslim tradition

oh-SAH-mah · 5 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

lion; brave one

Language

Arabic

Culture

Arab/Islamic

Religion

Muslim

Style era

timeless

Themes

animal · strength

2024 rank#7118

2024 births12

Peak year1999

First appeared1968

Total US births961

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Alternate spellings

UsamaOussama

In other languages

Usame (Turkish)Osama (Persian)

Names that pair well with Osama for brothers and sisters.

Similar in sound, meaning, or feel.

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