Cismaan
The Somali form of the Arabic name Uthman, whose own root is not clearly established.
Meaning and origin
Cismaan carries into Somali the name of Uthman ibn Affan, a companion and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad who became the third caliph of Islam and is remembered for ordering the Quran collected into a single standard…
How to pronounce Cismaan
| English (US) | siss-MAHN /sɪsˈmɑːn/ |
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