Husayn
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Husayn
The given name 'Husayn' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-Husayn', which means 'the protector' or 'the guardian', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic word 'hasin', meaning 'to protect' or 'to defend'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Husayn' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-Husayn', which means 'the protector' or 'the guardian', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic word 'hasin', meaning 'to protect' or 'to defend'. The name 'Husayn' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Shia Muslims, and is associated with Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a key figure in Shia Islam.
Husayn currently ranks #3,605 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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