Boy name
Hussein name meaning
“little handsome one; beautiful”
Hussein means little handsome one or beautiful. It is a Latin script spelling of Arabic Ḥusayn, an affectionate diminutive of ḥasan, meaning beautiful. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Hüseyin, Huseyn, and Husayn are related forms representing the same name in different spellings.
What does Hussein mean?
Little handsome one; beautiful
In Turkish: küçük güzel; güzel olan
Hussein is an international spelling of the name known in Turkish as Hüseyin. Its major Islamic association is Husayn ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson and a central figure in accounts of Karbala. It shares its beauty-related root with Hasan while remaining a distinct name form.
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Origin of the name Hussein
Hussein is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic Ḥusayn, the same name as Turkish Hüseyin. Ḥusayn is a diminutive and affectionate form of ḥasan, meaning handsome or beautiful.
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How to pronounce Hussein
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hussein/ |
| Arabic | حسين |
Is Hussein a boy’s name?
Yes, Hussein is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hussein 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Hussein
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
FAQ about the name Hussein
What is the meaning of Hussein?
Hussein means “little handsome one; beautiful”. Hussein is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic Ḥusayn, the same name as Turkish Hüseyin. Ḥusayn is a diminutive and affectionate form of ḥasan, meaning handsome or beautiful.
Is Hussein a boy’s name?
Yes, Hussein is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hussein in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hussein nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hussein?
Hussein is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hussein have?
Hussein has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hussein?
Hussein 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.
What are other spellings of Hussein?
Other spellings: Huseyn.
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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