Virtue
Osama
'Usāmah
Pronunciation: oo-SAH-mah
أسامة
male Popular
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Lion
Thematic Cluster
Sahaba Ikram Names
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
99
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Meaning Urdu
شیر
Meaning Arabic
أسد
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Osama.
Osama ibn Zaid was a young Sahabi who led armies under the Prophet Muhammad. The name means lion in Arabic, given to brave figures.
It stays common in Muslim families today.
It stays common in Muslim families today.
FAQs
Who was Osama in Islamic history?
Osama ibn Zaid, a Sahabi who commanded Muslim forces after the Prophet's time.
Is Osama a Quranic name?
No, it is not directly from the Quran but linked to a companion.
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