Boy name
Hussein name meaning
“handsome, good, charming”
Hussein is a masculine name from Arabic Ḥusayn, meaning handsome, good, or charming. The source name is a diminutive of Ḥasan, which means good or handsome. Husein and Hoesein are spelling variants of Hussein, connecting these written forms with the same Arabic name.
What does Hussein mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hussein
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.
Hussein in Islam and the Quran
Hussein 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 Hussein
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hussein, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Alip: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Meaning of each word
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Hussein Fathor
Meaning of each word
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
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Hussein Saadi
Meaning of each word
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
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Meaning of each word
- Hussein: handsome, good, charming
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
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How to pronounce Hussein
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /husɛin/ |
| Arabic script | حسين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦱ꧀ꦱꦺꦲꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮥᮞ᮪ᮞᮨᮄᮔ᮪ |
Is Hussein a boy’s name?
Yes, Hussein is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hussein ranks #1,828 among boy names in our data sample (10 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 Hussein
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 Hussein
- Hussein Jayadiningrat · b. 1886
- Hussein Shihab · b. 1920
FAQ about the name Hussein
What is the meaning of Hussein?
Hussein means handsome, good, charming. From Arabic Ḥusayn, a diminutive of Ḥasan ‘good, handsome’. It is known through Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson.
Is Hussein a boy’s name?
Yes, Hussein is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hussein?
Hussein is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hussein in the Quran?
Hussein does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hussein have?
Hussein has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hussein?
Hussein ranks #1,828 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hussein?
Other spellings: Husein, Hoesein.
What full names go well with Hussein?
Some ideas: Hussein Alip Fariz; Hussein Wakur Bachir; Hussein Fathor.
Famous people named Hussein?
Notable people named Hussein include Hussein Jayadiningrat, Hussein Shihab.
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