Osman

Osman meaning and name origin

Osman \o-sman, os-man\ as a boy's name is pronounced OZ-man. It is of Scandinavian origin, and the meaning of Osman is "God's protection". Anglo-Saxon name revived in the 19th century. Henry James used this name for a sinister character Gilbert Osmond in "The Portrait of a Lady". Singer Michael Osmond; actor Haley Joel Osment.

Osman has 7 variant forms: Osment, Osmin, Osmond, Osmonde, Osmont, Osmund and Osmunde.

Baby names that sound like Osman are Esmond and Esmund.

Popularity of Osman

Osman is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#9203 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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