Hossein
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hossein
Hossein is the Persian spelling of Hussein, derived from the Arabic root meaning "small horse" or "handsome," from the Semitic word "hasan" (good/beautiful).
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Etymology
Hossein is the Persian spelling of Hussein, derived from the Arabic root meaning "small horse" or "handsome," from the Semitic word "hasan" (good/beautiful). The name is predominantly used in Persian, Arabic, and Muslim-majority cultures, and holds particular significance in Shia Islam as it was borne by Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Islamic history.
Hossein currently ranks #11,389 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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