Usama
In Arabic: أُسَامَة
An Arabic name derived from ‘lion’ (أسد), intended to convey bravery and dignity, widely used historically.
اسمٌ عربي مشتقّ من الأسد، يُراد به الشجاعة والهيبة، وقد شاع في الاستعمال القديم.
- Boy name
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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أُسَامَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm أُسَامَة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Usama mean?
- An Arabic name derived from ‘lion’ (أسد), intended to convey bravery and dignity, widely used historically.
- Is Usama a boy or a girl name?
- Usama is a boy name.
- How is Usama written in English?
- Usama in Arabic: أُسَامَة.
- Does Usama fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.