Boy name
Husayn name meaning
“little beautiful one; endearing”
Husayn means little beautiful one or endearing. It is a Latin script rendering of Arabic Ḥusayn, the diminutive and affectionate form of Hasan. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is directly related to Hüseyin and Hossein, which represent the same name through different linguistic traditions.
What does Husayn mean?
Little beautiful one; endearing
In Turkish: küçük güzel; sevimli
Husayn represents the same Arabic name as Turkish Hüseyin. Its central historical association is Husayn, the son of Ali and Fatima, and the events at Karbala. Its relationship with Hasan is linguistic as well as historical, since the two names share a root and a diminutive relationship.
Origin of the name Husayn
Husayn transliterates Arabic Ḥusayn. It is an affectionate diminutive of Hasan, a name associated with beauty and goodness.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Husayn
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /husajn/ |
| Arabic | حسين |
Is Husayn a boy’s name?
Yes, Husayn is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Husayn does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Husayn
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
Famous people named Husayn
- Husayn Saral
FAQ about the name Husayn
What is the meaning of Husayn?
Husayn means “little beautiful one; endearing”. Husayn transliterates Arabic Ḥusayn. It is an affectionate diminutive of Hasan, a name associated with beauty and goodness.
Is Husayn a boy’s name?
Yes, Husayn is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Husayn in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Husayn nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Husayn?
Husayn is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Husayn have?
Husayn has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Husayn?
Husayn does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Husayn?
Notable people named Husayn include Husayn Saral.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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