Husein

Husein Meaning & Origin

About Husein
The name "Husein" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name "Husayn," which means "handsome" or "good." It is a popular name among Muslims and holds significance in Islamic history as it is associated with Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Husayn is revered for his martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala, which is commemorated during the month of Muharram by Shia Muslims. The name "Husein" is often given to boys as a way to honor and remember Husayn's sacrifice and his noble qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Husein are male.

Husein Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH UW1 S IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/husein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Husein in Braille

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

The name Husein in braille

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

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

The name Husein in sign language

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