Baby bustard or wise and powerful
Derived from the Arabic name Uthman, it traditionally refers to a young bustard bird. It is most famous for its association with the third caliph of Islam, symbolizing wisdom, leadership, and the founding of the Ottoman Empire.
About 34 boys were named Othman in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate
Kuwaiti Olympic fencer
Founding father of Singapore and cabinet minister
