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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Like a lion

Usamah is a boy’s name of Arabic origin. Meaning “like a lion,” it’s a moniker steeped in symbolism since lions are associated with courage, bravery, royalty, and chivalry in Arab and Persian cultures. Apart from their feline friends, baby can also look to Usamah ibn Munqidh, a medieval Arab Muslim poet, knight, and diplomat from northern Syria. Inspired by this, baby may even feel encouraged to take up writing as a vocation. Usamah is the perfect choice for baby, especially if your little one is the pride of your home and heart.