Otman
Fact sheet
- Name
- Otman
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The spelling Otman represents an alternative form of the Arabic boy's name Uthman. Translated, the name means 'the chick of the trap' or 'the young snake'.
What does the name Otman mean?
Otman is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Uthman. The meaning of the name is 'the chick of the trap' or 'the young snake'. The origin of the name lies in the Arabic term Uthmān (عثمان), which refers to 'the baby trap' (bird), 'the chick of the trap', and 'young snake'. Othman was the third caliph and married two daughters of the Prophet Mohammad. Other variants of this name include Usman, Othman, Othmane, Osman, Ousman, Ousmane, Osmo, and Ottoman. The feminine form of the name is Osmana.
Where does the name Otman come from?
The name Otman has Arabic roots and means 'the chick of the trap'.
How do you pronounce Otman?
Otman is pronounced like 'Ott-man'.
Popularity
In Germany, Otman is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was 3,479th in 2012. In the last ten years, Otman has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th.
Famous people
- Otman Bakkal (Dutch football player)
- Otman Djellilahine (French footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Otman
What is the origin of the name Otman?
The name Otman has Arabic roots and comes from Egyptian Arabic. It is an alternative spelling of the name Uthman.
What does the name Otman mean?
The meaning of the name Otman is 'the chick of the trap' or 'the young snake', derived from the Arabic term Uthmān (عثمان).
How popular is the name Otman?
Otman is common in certain regions and among certain cultures, but overall it is less frequent than other variants like Osman or Uthman.