Prophet Family
Usamah
Usamah
Pronunciation: oo-SAH-mah
أسامة
male Popular
Origin
Urdu
Meaning
Little lion
Thematic Cluster
Sahaba Ikram Names
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
99
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Meaning Urdu
Chhota sher
Meaning Arabic
أسد صغير
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Usamah.
Usamah was a young Sahabi trusted by Prophet Muhammad, who led an army under his command. He came from the family of Zaid, the Prophet's freed slave and close companion.
His name reflects strength in a simple way.
His name reflects strength in a simple way.
FAQs
Who was Usamah in Islamic history?
Son of Zaid ibn Harithah, led a military campaign appointed by the Prophet.
Is this name common today?
Popular is a fair general label for Usamah; usage can still vary by region, language, and family tradition.
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