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Uthman (Arabic: عثمان) is a male Arabic given name with the general meaning of 'wise', 'most powerful', or 'dragon cub' [citation:9]. The name is most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan, the third Rashidun caliph and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad [citation:9]. He married two of the Prophet's daughters, earning him the title 'Dhun-Nurayn' (the Possessor of Two Lights). He is known for standardizing the Quranic text and his significant contributions to early Islamic governance. The name is also transliterated as Osman or Usman, particularly in Turkish, Persian, and Urdu [citation:9].
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Uthman
Uthman (Arabic: عثمان) is a male Arabic given name with the general meaning of 'wise', 'most powerful', or 'dragon cub' [citation:9]. The name is most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan, the third Rashidun caliph and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad [citation:9]. He married two of the Prophet's daughters, earning him the title 'Dhun-Nurayn' (the Possessor of Two Lights). He is known for standardizing the Quranic text and his significant contributions to early Islamic governance. The name is also transliterated as Osman or Usman, particularly in Turkish, Persian, and Urdu [citation:9].
عثمان
عثمان عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'عقلمند' یا 'طاقتور' [citation:9]۔ یہ نام حضرت عثمان بن عفان سے مشہور ہے، جو تیسرے خلیفہ راشد اور نبی کریم کے داماد تھے [citation:9]۔ انہوں نے قرآن کے متن کو معیاری بنانے میں اہم کردار ادا کیا۔
عُثْمَان
عثمان اسم عربي يعني 'الحكيم' أو 'القوي' [citation:9]. يرتبط الاسم بعثمان بن عفان، ثالث الخلفاء الراشدين وصهر النبي محمد [citation:9]. عُرف بلقب 'ذي النورين' لأنه تزوج ابنتي النبي. قام بتوحيد نص القرآن الكريم [citation:9].
Companionship/Caliphate
Third Rashidun caliph, son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, known for standardizing the Quranic text and his generous contributions to the Muslim community [citation:9].
Companionship
Companion of Prophet Muhammad [citation:9].
Era: 576-656 CE
Third Caliph of Islam, compiler of the standardized Quran, known for his piety and generosity.
Uthman is the name of the third Caliph of Islam and a respected companion, making it a highly recommended and blessed name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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