Boy name
Üsame name meaning
“lion; a name used for a lion”
Üsame means lion and comes from Arabic Usāma, one of the words used to name that animal. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The historical figure Usama ibn Zayd provides a concrete example of the name’s use in early Arabic naming traditions.
What does Üsame mean?
Lion; a name used for a lion
In Turkish: aslan; aslan için kullanılan bir ad
Üsame is an established example of an animal designation becoming a personal name. The lion supplies its central image, while the Companion Usama ibn Zayd gives it a clear early Islamic association. Usame and Usama are alternative spellings; Turkish Aslan and Arslan offer comparisons in meaning.
Origin of the name Üsame
Üsame comes from Arabic Usāma. It is one of the Arabic words used as a name for the lion.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Üsame in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Üsame
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ysame/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسامه |
| Arabic | أسامة |
Is Üsame a boy’s name?
Yes, Üsame is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Üsame does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Usame
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Üsame
- Üsame Ali Usca
- Üsame Bozkurt
FAQ about the name Üsame
What is the meaning of Üsame?
Üsame means “lion; a name used for a lion”. Üsame comes from Arabic Usāma. It is one of the Arabic words used as a name for the lion.
Is Üsame a boy’s name?
Yes, Üsame is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Üsame in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Üsame nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Üsame?
Üsame is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Üsame have?
Üsame has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Üsame?
Üsame does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Üsame?
Other spellings: Usame.
Famous people named Üsame?
Notable people named Üsame include Üsame Ali Usca, Üsame Bozkurt.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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