Baby bustard; companion
Ousmane is the West African (predominantly Francophone) form of the Arabic name Usman. It is historically significant as the name of the third caliph of Islam, symbolizing companionship and leadership. In some interpretations, it refers to a 'baby bustard,' a type of large bird.
Less common today
Ousmane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,791 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Senegalese film director and writer known as the 'Father of African Cinema'
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