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Hussien

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Hussien

Pronounced hoo-SANE /huˈseɪn/Medium

Meaning: Hussien is a spelling of Hussein, from the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of Hasan meaning handsome, good or beautiful. It is borne with deep reverence, above all in honor of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hussien is a spelling of Hussein or Husayn, Arabic for handsome or good, a deeply revered name. It reached American records in the two-thousands (said hoo-SANE).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningHussien is a spelling of Hussein, from the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of Hasan meaning handsome, good or beautiful. It is borne with deep reverence, above all in honor of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him.
U.S. rank (2022)#11385 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119762022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hussien is a variant spelling of Hussein, from the Arabic Husayn, a tender diminutive of Hasan meaning handsome or good. It is carried with deep respect in Muslim families, above all for Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him.

It was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its high around two-thousand-one, appearing mainly with Arab and Muslim families. A boy named Hussien then would be in his mid-twenties today.

Did you know? Husayn, which Hussien spells, is one of the most honored names in Islam, borne by Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, and especially revered in Shia tradition.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Hussien — Spelling of Hussein/Husayn; Arabic handsome/good; revered, esp. Shia Islam

Variations

HusseinHusaynHusain

Nicknames

HusSainHussy

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Hussein— the standard spelling of the same name
Husain— a like spelling of Husayn
Hassan— the paired name meaning good or handsome
Hamza— a similar revered Arabic boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hussien mean?

It is a spelling of Hussein or Husayn, Arabic for handsome or good, a deeply revered name in Islam.

How do you pronounce Hussien?

It is said hoo-SANE /huˈseɪn/, two syllables with the stress at the end.

Is Hussien a boy or girl name?

Hussien has been used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hussien?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year at its high around two-thousand-one, though Husayn is honored across the Muslim world.

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