Boy name
Husein name meaning
“handsome, good, charming”
Husein is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning handsome, good, or charming. It comes from Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan, meaning good or handsome. The name is known through Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad’s grandson, and its spelling variants include Hussein and Hoesein.
What does Husein mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Husein
From Arabic Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan ‘good, handsome’. It is known through Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Husein in Islam and the Quran
Husein 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 Husein
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Husein, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Husein as a first name
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Interpretation
May this good person achieve victory and remain faithful.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Husein Alfath
Interpretation
May this charming person find an opening toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Interpretation
May this good person embody willingness and oneness of heart.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Interpretation
May this person be a good, beloved friend embodying completeness.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Husein Ulum
Interpretation
May this good person possess many branches of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Interpretation
May this person judge matters well with a willing heart.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Husein Mugni
Interpretation
May this good person provide enough for those around them.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
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Interpretation
May this person judge matters well and continue to grow.Meaning of each word
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
Husein as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this good person be gentle and grow in abundance.Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May this person judge matters well and be full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Sururi: associated with joy
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Interpretation
May honesty be the key to becoming a good person.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Miftahul: the key of
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Interpretation
May this good person embody noble character and personal completeness.Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Interpretation
May this good person receive abundant gifts of goodness that keep growing.Meaning of each word
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May this good person have firm resolve and sufficient provision.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
- Azmi: firm resolve
Husein as a last name
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Interpretation
May this good person be generous and receive help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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Ula Husein
Interpretation
May this good person embody nobility and attain high standing.Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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Fathi Husein
Interpretation
May this good person find an opening toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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Interpretation
May this good person be joyful and receive help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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Azmi Husein
Interpretation
May this good person remain firm in purpose and resolve.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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Daffa Husein
Interpretation
May this person be a good defender who wards off danger.Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Husein: handsome, good, charming
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How to pronounce Husein
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /husɛin/ |
| Arabic script | حسين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦱꦺꦲꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮥᮞᮨᮄᮔ᮪ |
Is Husein a boy’s name?
Yes, Husein is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Husein ranks #246 among boy names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Husein
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
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
Famous people named Husein
- Husein Mutahar · b. 1916
- Husein Ja'far Al-Hadar · b. 1988
- Husein Aidid · b. 1913
- Husein Alatas · b. 1989
- Husein bin Abubakar Alaydrus · b. 1746
- Husein Muhammad · b. 1953
- Habib Husein Al Habsyi
- Husein Bawafie · b. 1930
- Husein Jachjasaputra · b. 1945
- Husein Murad · b. 1960
- Husein Sagaf
- Husein Sastranegara · b. 1919
FAQ about the name Husein
What is the meaning of Husein?
Husein means handsome, good, charming. From Arabic Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan ‘good, handsome’. It is known through Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson.
Is Husein a boy’s name?
Yes, Husein is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Husein?
Husein is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Husein in the Quran?
Husein does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Husein have?
Husein has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Husein?
Husein ranks #246 among boy names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Husein?
Other spellings: Hussein, Hoesein.
What full names go well with Husein?
Some ideas: Husein Dhofir Wafi; Salis Husein Zaidan; Taufiqur Fadlan Husein.
Famous people named Husein?
Notable people named Husein include Husein Mutahar, Husein Ja'far Al-Hadar, Husein Aidid.
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