name
Osman
OZ-muhn
Osman (name) means a male given name, historically borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I. Example: “The dynasty took its name from its founder, Osman.”
name
1
A male given name, historically borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I.
"The dynasty took its name from its founder, Osman."
noun
1
A member of the Ottoman ruling house, or more loosely, a citizen of the Ottoman Empire.
"The old chronicle refers to the sultan simply as "the Osman.""
adj
1
Relating to the Ottomans; another word for Ottoman.
"The mosque shows classic Osman architectural style."
How to use Osman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA name tied to the founder of the Ottoman Empire; also used as another word for Ottoman.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Comes down through Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, ultimately related to the Old Norse name Ásmundr, meaning roughly "divine protection."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Osman” mean?
The word “Osman” means a male given name, historically borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I. In plain terms, a name tied to the founder of the Ottoman Empire; also used as another word for Ottoman.
How do you pronounce “Osman”?
“Osman” is pronounced OZ-muhn (/ˈɒzmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Osman” in a sentence?
Here is “Osman” used in a sentence: “The dynasty took its name from its founder, Osman.”
What part of speech is “Osman”?
Depending on how it is used, “Osman” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Osman” come from?
The word “Osman” comes from Old Norse. Comes down through Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, ultimately related to the Old Norse name Ásmundr, meaning roughly "divine protection.".
How many meanings does “Osman” have?
“Osman” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name, historically borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I.
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