About Husain
The surname Husain is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Husayn, which means "good" or "handsome." It is most commonly associated with the descendants of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who is revered by Shia Muslims. The surname Husain is prevalent among Muslims, particularly those of Arab, Persian, and South Asian descent, and is often used as a given name as well.
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The surname Husain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Husain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Husain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Husain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.