Hussein
beautiful, good
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Iran
- Pronunciation
- hoo-SAYN
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Hussein
Hussein is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful, good". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Iran.
Hussein, the younger grandson of the Prophet, is central to Shia devotion; the commemoration of Ashura keeps the name emotionally significant far beyond a simple naming choice. Spellings shift by region — Hossein in Iran, Hüseyin in Turkey, Husayn in scholarly transliteration — and the name has strong civic recognition in Jordan through King Hussein.
Variants and spellings: Husayn, Hüseyin, Hossein.
Popularity trend: Hussein has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Hussein
- What does the name Hussein mean?
- Hussein means "beautiful, good". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Iran.
- Where does the name Hussein come from?
- Hussein originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Hussein a boy or girl name?
- Hussein is a boy name.