Hussein
Hussein 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 | Worldwide, Iraq, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Hussein
Hussein is the best-known English form of Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan, from the root ḥ-s-n, good and beautiful. It honours al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, whose death as a martyr at Karbala is remembered by Muslims everywhere, above all on the day of ʿĀshūrāʾ. Different regions have their own versions of the name: Turks say Hüseyin, Iranians Hossein and Hausa speakers Hussaini. It is one of the names most closely bound to the Prophet's family.
Is Hussein a Muslim name?
Hussein is one of the great Muslim names, after al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Hussein?
It is found across the Arab world, East Africa and wherever Muslims live.
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Spellings and variants of Hussein
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussein mean?
Hussein means 'Good; little handsome one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hussein a Muslim name?
Hussein is one of the great Muslim names, after al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Hussein?
Hussein is pronounced hoo-SAYN.
Is Hussein a boy or girl name?
Hussein is usually a boy name.