1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Hussein
| Short meaning of Hussein | Beautiful and Radiant | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Hussein | Humble + pUt + SAY + New Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| How to write Hussein in Arabic | حسين |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) |
| Alternate spellings of Hussein | Husein Husain Hussain Hosain Hosein Housein Houseyn Huseyn Hosseyiyn Hosseyen Hosseyeyn Hosseyin Hosseiyn Hosseene Hosseen All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | H6-S-N |
2. Detailed Meaning of Hussein
Hussein is an indirect Quranic name for boys. Hussein is a synonym of Hasan, it means “beautiful”, “handsome”, “goodly”, “gentle”, “good-mannered”, “virtuous.” However, Hussein also has the additional meaning of “high mountain”. Hussein is a common Muslim since it was the name of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his family and companions.
And be constant in praying at the beginning and the end of the day, as well as during the early watches of the night: for, verily, good deeds drive away evil deeds: this is a reminder to all who bear [God] in mind. (Quran 11:114)
Thereupon Moses returned to his people full of wrath and sorrow, [and] exclaimed: “O my people! Did not your Sustainer hold out [many] a goodly promise to you? bid, then, [the fulfilment of] this promise seem to you too long in coming? Or are you, perchance, determined to see your Sustainer’s condemnation fall upon you, and so you broke your promise to me?” (Quran 20:86)
3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Hussein Written in Arabic
Hussein written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)
