usam

Usam is a given-name variant found in transliterations of the common Arabic name Usama (أسامة). The standard name Usama is generally interpreted as meaning "lion" and has been borne by historical, religious, and contemporary figures in Muslim-majority and diaspora communities. Spelling of Arabic names in Latin script varies by country and language; Usam is a less common variant compared with Usama or Osama and may arise from local orthographies, transliteration schemes, or attempts to simplify pronunciation. As a result, Usam may be encountered as a male given name in some communities, sometimes alongside other spellings such as Usama, Usamah, or Osama.

In other contexts, Usam is not widely recognized as a standalone topic in major reference works. When capitalized as USAM or as part of longer acronyms, its meaning would be specific to a particular organization or project and would require contextual clarification. Without such context, USAM does not have a single universally accepted definition.

See also Usama; Osama; name transliteration.