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Arabic names in English: multiple spellingsWhen Arabic names are translated into English, there are often multiple spellings. The leader of Al Qaeda's name was most frequently spelled Osama bin Laden but it has also been reported as Usama bin Laden by the FBI, CIA and news organizations.

Other variations on Osama bin Laden's name:

- Usama bin Laden

- Usama bin Ladin

- Ussamah Bin Ladin

- Oussama Ben Laden

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Is it Usama or Osama?

usama


Why are they calling Osama bin Laden usama bin laden?

They are most likely calling Osama Bin Laden Usama Bin Laden because they could have made a spelling error or They thought it was usama because its sounds close to usama. Osama and Usama are the same name. In Arabic, the same letter (waw) can be pronounced somewhat closer to an "O" or closer to a "U" in English depending on accent. The transcription in English marks this difference, but it is the same name. (This is the same as the differences between Mohammed and Muhammad).


Is his name spelled Osama bin laden or Usama bin laden?

Osama Bin Laden. ;] They're spelling it Usama instead of Osama because people get it mixed up with OBAMA! Osama and Usama are the same name. In Arabic, the same letter (waw) can be pronounced somewhat closer to an "O" or closer to a "U" in English depending on accent. The transcription in English marks this difference, but it is the same name. (This is the same as the differences between Mohammed and Muhammad).


Is it Osama bin Laden or Usama bin Laden?

It is the same, they are both the same name and the same person just different spellings. Osama and Usama are the same name. In Arabic, the same letter (waw) can be pronounced somewhat closer to an "O" or closer to a "U" in English depending on accent. The transcription in English marks this difference, but it is the same name. (This is the same as the differences between Mohammed and Muhammad).


What were the places usama Osama bin Laden bombed?

first of all, it's osama. and he attacked the USA, London, and Kenya.


Who was recently captured by American Navy Seals?

The answer you are looking for is Osama (or Usama) Bin Laden


Is usama bin ladendead?

I don't think there is anyone named usama bin laden. maybe osama you mean? and no. Some people speculate he is already dead but there is no proof.


What is the difference between Obama and Osama?

b vs. s


Where was usama Osama bin Laden when you catch him?

He was around 100 yards away from a military training facility in Pakistan which leaves questions about the relationship between the Pakistani government and usama bin laden. I guess he was trying to hide in plain sight (sarcasm). He was probably allowed to live their by the Pakistani government who is definitely a questionable ally in regards to the war on terror.


Where did they kill osama bin laden?

Osama (Usama) bin Laden was killed May 2, 2011 (Pakistan is one day ahead) or May 1, 2011 (US date). He was killed about 30 miles northeast of the capital.


What nicknames does Usama Mukwaya go by?

Usama Mukwaya's birth name is Mukwaya Usama Osam.


What day was Bin Laden killed by US forces?

Osama (Usama) bin Ladin was killed May 2, 2011 (Pakistan time) or May 1, 2011 (US time).