Uthman is a male Arabic given name meaning "the chosen one amongst the tribe of brave and noble people", "honest", "caring", "sincere", "genuine", and "attractive". The following people share this name: Uthman Ibn Affan, third caliph of the Muslims; Muhammad's son-in-law Osman I Uthman I, a Marinid caliph Usman dan Fodio African leader also know as Shehu Uthman Dan Fuduye… (More on Uthman)