Husain
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Husain
The name 'Husain' means "little handsome one" or "good, small, beautiful," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-s-n* (ح-س-ن), which conveys goodness and beauty.
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Etymology
The name 'Husain' means "little handsome one" or "good, small, beautiful," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-s-n* (ح-س-ن), which conveys goodness and beauty. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, especially among Shia Muslims, as it was the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a central martyr in the Battle of Karbala.
Husain currently ranks #9,221 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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