Historical FigureSaudi1957 – 2011
Usama bin Laden
Founder of al-Qaeda, orchestrated 9/11 attacks
Biography
Saudi Arabian militant who founded al-Qaeda and was responsible for orchestrating the September 11 attacks. He was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan in 2011.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Saudi
Born
1957
Died
2011
Thinking about the name
Usama
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name derived from 'osama' or 'usama,' meaning 'lion.' Usama carries strength, courage, and nobility through its connection to one of the animal kingdom's most powerful creatures. The name is popular across the Arab world and Muslim communities, reflecting values of bravery and leadership.”