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Uthman ibn Affan (RA) was the third Caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 574 CE in Mecca to the wealthy Umayyad clan of the Quraish. He was known for his modesty, generosity, and piety. He was married to two of the Prophet's daughters, earning him the title 'Dhun-Noorain' (Possessor of Two Lights). He accepted Islam through the preaching of Abu Bakr. As Caliph, he compiled the Quran into a single standardized text and expanded the Islamic empire. He was martyred in 656 CE during a siege on his home.

✨ Modesty✨ Generosity✨ Piety✨ Leadership✨ Scholarship

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Meaning:Baby bustard, wise
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Uthman ibn Affan

Baby bustard, wise

🇵🇰Urdu

عثمان بن عفان

بچہ بٹیر، عقلمند

🇸🇦Arabic

عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عَفَّان

ذو النورين، الحكيم

Also written as: Uthman, Osman, Usman, Othman

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Uthman ibn Affan

Uthman ibn Affan (RA) was the third Caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 574 CE in Mecca to the wealthy Umayyad clan of the Quraish. He was known for his modesty, generosity, and piety. He was married to two of the Prophet's daughters, earning him the title 'Dhun-Noorain' (Possessor of Two Lights). He accepted Islam through the preaching of Abu Bakr. As Caliph, he compiled the Quran into a single standardized text and expanded the Islamic empire. He was martyred in 656 CE during a siege on his home.

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عثمان بن عفان

عثمان بن عفان رضی اللہ عنہ اسلام کے تیسرے خلیفہ اور نبی کریم کے قریبی ساتھی تھے۔ وہ 574 عیسوی میں مکہ میں پیدا ہوئے۔ وہ اپنی شرم و حیا، سخاوت اور تقویٰ کے لیے مشہور تھے۔ وہ نبی کریم کی دو صاحبزادیوں کے خاوند تھے، جس کی وجہ سے انہیں 'ذوالنورین' کا لقب ملا۔ انہوں نے قرآن مجید کو ایک مصحف میں جمع کیا۔ 656 عیسوی میں شہید ہوئے۔

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عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عَفَّان

عثمان بن عفان هو ثالث الخلفاء الراشدين وأحد أقرب الصحابة إلى النبي محمد. عُرف بحيائه وكرمه وتقواه. تزوج من ابنتي النبي مما أكسبه لقب 'ذي النورين'. أسلم على يد أبي بكر. كخليفة، جمع القرآن في مصحف واحد موحد. استشهد عام 656 م.

Prophetic Traditions

"The Prophet said: 'Every prophet has a companion, and my companion in Paradise is Uthman.'"

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Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Companionship/Caliphate

The third Caliph of Islam, known as 'Dhun-Noorain' for being married to two daughters of Prophet Muhammad. He accepted Islam through Abu Bakr and was one of the earliest converts. He participated in both migrations to Abyssinia and Medina. As Caliph, he standardized the Quranic text and distributed copies to major Islamic centers. He was known for his generosity, often freeing slaves and donating to the poor. He was martyred in 656 CE after a siege on his home by rebels.

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Uthman ibn Affan

Era: 574-656 CE

Third Caliph of Islam, compiler of the standardized Quran, and major benefactor of the early Muslim community.

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Name Information
First LetterU
Name Length16 letters
LanguagesArabic, Urdu, Turkish, Persian
Islamic Ruling
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Uthman is the name of the third Caliph, known for his modesty and generosity, making it a highly recommended name.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

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🇬🇧 EnglishUthman ibn Affan
🇵🇰 Urduعثمان بن عفان
🇸🇦 Arabicعُثْمَانُ بْنُ عَفَّان
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Modesty97%
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