Husna

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Pronounced HOOS-nah /ˈhuːs.nɑː/High

Meaning: From Arabic husn meaning beauty, goodness, and excellence; al-Husna is a Quranic term for the most beautiful names of GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Husna is an elegant Arabic name meaning beauty and goodness, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition — the Quran uses al-husna to describe God's most beautiful names, giving this name profound spiritual resonance.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic husn meaning beauty, goodness, and excellence; al-Husna is a Quranic term for the most beautiful names of God

U.S. rank (2024)#3054 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 709

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Husna comes from the Arabic root h-s-n, meaning to be beautiful, good, or excellent. The noun husn (beauty, goodness) and its superlative form al-husna appear repeatedly in the Quran. The feminine given name Husna is used across the Arab world and Muslim communities in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

As a given name, Husna has been popular in Muslim communities for centuries, prized for its Quranic resonance and its meaning of innate goodness and beauty. It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Muslim communities globally.

Did you know? The phrase al-asma al-husna (the most beautiful names) appears in the Quran four times and refers to the 99 names of Allah, placing Husna at the very heart of Islamic theological language.

Overall data confidence 94%

Quran — al-Asma al-Husna (7:180) — Quranic use of husna in divine naming theologyBehind the Name — Husna — Arabic root h-s-n and feminine given name usage

Variations

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Nicknames

Hus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Husna mean?

Husna means beautiful, good, and excellent in Arabic, sharing its root with the Quranic phrase al-husna meaning the most beautiful names of God.

How do you pronounce Husna?

It is said HOOS-nah, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Husna a boy or girl name?

Husna is used as a girls' name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.

How popular is Husna?

Husna is a classic name in Muslim communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.