Husaina
Husaina is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little beautiful one”.
| Meaning | Little beautiful one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حسينة |
| Pronunciation | hoo-SAY-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, East Africa, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Husaina
Husaina is the feminine form of Ḥusayn, a diminutive built on ḥusn, beauty, from the root ḥ-s-n; it is given to girls in South Asia, East Africa and Nigeria. Part of its appeal is that it honours al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, the Prophet's grandson. It is a separate name from Hasina, written Ḥasīna in Arabic, which simply means beautiful. Among the Hausa it is also the traditional name for the younger of twin girls.
Is Husaina a Muslim name?
Husaina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine counterpart of Husayn.
How popular is Husaina?
South Asian, East African and Hausa Muslims all use it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Husaina mean?
Husaina means 'Little beautiful one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Husaina a Muslim name?
Husaina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine counterpart of Husayn.
How do you pronounce Husaina?
Husaina is pronounced hoo-SAY-nah.
Is Husaina a boy or girl name?
Husaina is usually a girl name.