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Othman

Othman is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is a transliteration of عثمان, commonly written Uthman in Arabic and Osman in Turkish contexts. The name is widely used across the Muslim world and in diaspora communities, with variants including Usman and Utman in South Asia and other languages.

Historical figures bearing the name include Uthman ibn Affan (c. 576–656), the third caliph of the Rashidun

In addition to the Arabic form, the Turkish form Osman became prominent due to the Ottoman dynasty;

Caliphate,
and
Osman
I
(c.
1258–1326),
the
founder
of
the
Ottoman
Empire.
The
name
also
appears
in
modern
times
as
a
given
name
or
surname
in
many
countries,
reflecting
its
long-standing
cultural
presence.
in
Southeast
Asia,
Malay
and
Indonesian
communities
frequently
use
Usman
as
a
form
of
the
name.
The
spelling
Othman
is
encountered
in
English-language
sources
and
among
some
communities,
reflecting
regional
transliteration
differences.