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Osama

oh-SAH-muh
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Osama (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Example: “Osama is a common given name across the Arab world.”

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A masculine given name of Arabic origin.
"Osama is a common given name across the Arab world."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic أُسَامَة (ʔusāma).

Origin: Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Osama” mean?
The word “Osama” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin.
How do you pronounce “Osama”?
“Osama” is pronounced oh-SAH-muh (/oʊˈsɑmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Osama” in a sentence?
Here is “Osama” used in a sentence: “Osama is a common given name across the Arab world.”
What part of speech is “Osama”?
“Osama” is a name.
Where does the word “Osama” come from?
The word “Osama” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic أُسَامَة (ʔusāma).
Is “Osama” a common word?
“Osama” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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