Hossain

Hossain Meaning & Origin

About Hossain
The surname Hossain is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of Bengali descent. It is derived from the Arabic name "Husayn," which means "handsome" or "good." Hossain is often used as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Hossain or Husayn. It is a widely used surname in Bangladesh and other parts of South Asia, reflecting the influence of Islamic culture and history in the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hossain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hossain: 5,978
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hossain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hossain is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hossain in braille

How to sign the name Hossain using Sign Language

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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