Husain
Husain is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Good; little handsome one”.
| Meaning | Good; little handsome one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حسين |
| Pronunciation | hoo-SAYN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Husain
Husain is one way of writing Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan that means handsome and good, from the root ḥ-s-n. Its great bearer is al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, son of Fāṭima and grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, who fell as a martyr at Karbala in the year 680 CE. The Prophet ﷺ described the brothers Ḥasan and Ḥusayn as chiefs of the young people of Paradise. Few names are held in greater affection by Muslims.
Is Husain a Muslim name?
Husain is one of the most cherished Muslim names, carried by the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī.
How popular is Husain?
It is used across the Muslim world, and this spelling is common in South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Husain
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Husain mean?
Husain means 'Good; little handsome one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Husain a Muslim name?
Husain is one of the most cherished Muslim names, carried by the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī.
How do you pronounce Husain?
Husain is pronounced hoo-SAYN.
Is Husain a boy or girl name?
Husain is usually a boy name.