Hossain

Hossain Meaning & Origin

About Hossain
The name "Hossain" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used as a given name for boys. It is derived from the Arabic word "Husayn," which means "good" or "handsome." In Islamic tradition, Husayn is also the name of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who is highly revered by Shia Muslims. As a result, the name "Hossain" often carries connotations of honor, bravery, and righteousness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hossain are male.

Hossain Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH0 S EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/həˈseɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hossain in Braille

Here's how to represent Hossain in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hossain in braille

How to Spell the Name Hossain in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hossain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hossain in sign language

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