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Othman is an Arabic name meaning 'wise', 'most powerful', or 'dragon cub'. It is a variant of Osman, most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan (c. 576–656), the third Rashidun Caliph and a son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known as Dhun-Nurayn ('The Possessor of Two Lights') for being married to two of the Prophet's daughters. He was known for his generosity, modesty, and for compiling the Quran into a single book. The name is popular across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and Malaysia.
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Othman
Othman is an Arabic name meaning 'wise', 'most powerful', or 'dragon cub'. It is a variant of Osman, most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan (c. 576–656), the third Rashidun Caliph and a son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known as Dhun-Nurayn ('The Possessor of Two Lights') for being married to two of the Prophet's daughters. He was known for his generosity, modesty, and for compiling the Quran into a single book. The name is popular across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and Malaysia.
عثمان
عثمان عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'عقلمند'، 'طاقتور'، یا 'اژدہا کا بچہ'۔ یہ عثمان کی ایک تبدیلی ہے، جو حضرت عثمان بن عفان رضی اللہ عنہ سے مشہور ہے جو تیسرے خلیفہ راشد تھے۔ وہ 'ذوالنورین' کے لقب سے مشہور ہیں کیونکہ انہوں نے نبی کی دو بیٹیوں سے شادی کی۔ انہوں نے قرآن کو ایک کتابی شکل میں مرتب کیا۔ یہ نام پوری مسلم دنیا میں مقبول ہے۔
عُثْمَان
عثمان اسم عربي يعني 'الحكيم' أو 'العظيم'. هو شكل آخر من 'عثمان'، يرتبط بالصحابي والخليفة الراشد الثالث عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه. عُرف بكرمه وتواضعه، وهو الذي جمع القرآن في مصحف واحد. الاسم شائع في جميع أنحاء العالم الإسلامي.
"The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Every Prophet will have a companion in Paradise, and my companion there will be Uthman.'"
Companionship / Caliphate
The third Rashidun Caliph, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. He was known for his generosity, having equipped the Muslim army at the Battle of Tabuk. He is credited with standardizing the Quranic text and ordering the compilation of the Quran into a single volume.
Politics
A Singaporean politician (1924–2017) who served as a cabinet minister and was one of the founding members of the People's Action Party. He played a key role in Singapore's independence and nation-building.
Era: c. 576–656 CE
Third Rashidun Caliph, compiler of the Quran into a single book, known for his generosity and modesty.
Othman is the name of a highly respected companion and caliph, making it one of the most recommended names for boys.
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