Boy name
Husain name meaning
“beautiful, good”
Husain is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “beautiful” or “good”. It comes from Ḥusayn, a diminutive form of Ḥasan, which means “good” or “beautiful”. The name is also associated with Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad, alongside its linguistic relationship to Hasan.
What does Husain mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Husain
From Arabic Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan, 'good or beautiful'. It is associated with Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Husain in Islam and the Quran
Husain does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Husain
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Husain, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Husain as a first name
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Husain Rafa
Interpretation
May he become a good person bringing harmony and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Interpretation
An image of a good, blessed figure possessing a throne.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Arsya: throne
- Markum: one granted mercy
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Husain Fauzul
Interpretation
May he become a good person achieving success and victory.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Interpretation
May he grow into a good person with ever increasing loyalty.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Zidni: increase for me
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Interpretation
May he become a good, vigilant guardian of ever greater purity.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Husain Rizky
Interpretation
May he become a good person receiving sustenance for life.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
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Interpretation
May he become a good person with sustenance and sincerity.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Interpretation
May he become a good young man, noble and generous.Meaning of each word
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Ghulam: boy, young man
Husain as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of gentle radiance accompanying goodness and help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Topik: help toward success
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Interpretation
May he become good and clean, connected with the one.Meaning of each word
- Wahidi: associated with the one
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
An image of a good young man knocking at the door.Meaning of each word
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Interpretation
May he become one good person with an elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Interpretation
May he become a good person filled with joy and nobility.Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Interpretation
An image of a good scholar arriving with the dawn's light.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May he become a good successor who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May he follow a path of goodness filled with knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Husain: beautiful, good
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
Husain as a last name
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Bagir Husain
Interpretation
May he become a good person devoted to studying knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Azizi Husain
Interpretation
May he become a beloved person through beauty and goodness.Meaning of each word
- Azizi: my dear one
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Zaid Husain
Interpretation
May he grow with goodness that keeps increasing every day.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Mugni Husain
Interpretation
May he become a good person providing enough for others.Meaning of each word
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Faza Husain
Interpretation
May he become a good person attaining victory and success.Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Riyan Husain
Interpretation
An image of a good person, refreshed with thirst satisfied.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Interpretation
May he become a good protector, fragrant like sweet basil.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Husain: beautiful, good
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Azka Husain
Interpretation
May he become a good person of ever greater purity.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Husain: beautiful, good
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How to pronounce Husain
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /husain/ |
| Arabic script | حسين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦱꦲꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮥᮞᮄᮔ᮪ |
Is Husain a boy’s name?
Yes, Husain is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Husain ranks #481 among boy names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Husain
Names with related meanings
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Zaenal♂Adornment, beauty
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
Famous people named Husain
- Husain Puang Limboro
- Husain Syah dari Tidore · b. 1964
- Husain Abdullah · b. 1964
- H. Husain Hamka · b. 1954
- Haji Husain
- Husain H.A
- Husain Haenur · b. 1961
- Muh. Husain Shaleh · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Husain
What is the meaning of Husain?
Husain means beautiful, good. From Arabic Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan, 'good or beautiful'. It is associated with Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad.
Is Husain a boy’s name?
Yes, Husain is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Husain?
Husain is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Husain in the Quran?
Husain does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Husain have?
Husain has 2 syllables (Hu-sain) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Husain?
Husain ranks #481 among boy names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Husain?
Some ideas: Husain Rafa; Rafif Husain Topik; Bagir Husain.
Famous people named Husain?
Notable people named Husain include Husain Puang Limboro, Husain Syah dari Tidore, Husain Abdullah.
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