The baby name Hossein is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ho-SEYN (IPA: /hoʊˈseɪn/); Arabic/Persian: husayn / hossein (IPA: /huˈsajn/, /hosˈsejn/).
Hossein is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Hossein is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ho-SEYN (IPA: /hoʊˈseɪn/); Arabic/Persian: husayn / hossein (IPA: /huˈsajn/, /hosˈsejn/).
Hossein is Persian in Origin.
Hossein is the Persian transliteration of the Arabic given name Husayn (حسين), an affectionate diminutive of Hasan derived from the root H-S-N, denoting goodness, beauty, and virtue. The name therefore carries senses of “little handsome one” or “exceedingly good.” In Iran and among Persian speakers, Hossein or Hossain is standard, while broader Arabic and South Asian contexts prefer Hussein/Hussain; Turkish uses Huseyin, and Bosnian/Azeri forms include Husein/Huseyn.
Its enduring popularity stems from Husayn ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, whose martyrdom at Karbala (680 CE) symbolizes moral courage and justice, especially in Shia tradition and commemorated during Ashura. The name is widely used by Sunnis and Shia alike across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and the diaspora. Related surnames include Hosseini/Husseini, meaning “of Husayn.” Variant spellings often reflect local pronunciation and orthography.
| Mir-Hossein Mousavi Mir-Hossein Mousavi is an Iranian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1981 to 1989. He played a significant role during the Iran-Iraq War and later became a key figure in the Iranian reform movement. In 2009, he was a prominent candidate in the controversial presidential election, which led to widespread protests. | The Iron Sheik Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as the Iron Sheik, was most famous as a professional wrestler and became the only Iranian-born champion in WWE history. He won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983 and was also known for his amateur wrestling background and acting work. | Hossein Alizadeh Hossein Alizadeh is a prominent Iranian musician known for his mastery of the tar and setar, traditional Persian string instruments. He has composed and performed pieces like 'Neynava' and 'Raz-o-Niaz', which have captivated audiences worldwide. Alizadeh's contributions to Persian classical music have made him a key figure in preserving and innovating this rich musical tradition. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Boys | 0 | #19 | 14,135 | 10,162 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AF | 0 | #74 | 3 | 1,883 | |
| IR | 0 | #74 | 277 | 4,221 | |
| KZ | 0 | #94 | 1 | 1,452 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #105 | 6 | 2,055 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| IQ | 0 | #132 | 2 | 3,533 | |
| GR | 0 | #133 | 3 | 3,911 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #167 | 8 | 3,954 |
| AE | 0 | #168 | 10 | 10,220 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #180 | 3 | 1,509 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #242 | 29 | 3,535 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #252 | 16 | 6,912 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #272 | 316 | 8,334 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #275 | 23 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #292 | 34 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #303 | 8 | 2,557 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #305 | 15 | 9,639 |
| SA | 0 | #309 | 4 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #345 | 98 | 2,180 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| YE | 0 | #371 | 11 | 8,639 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #382 | 8 | 7,057 |
| NL | 0 | #382 | 10 | 2,481 | |
| France | Boys | 2019 | #392 | 3 | 2,886 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #401 | 27 | 2,041 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #407 | 6 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| Germany | 0 | #426 | 12 | 2,542 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #433 | 13 | 10,523 |
| LB | 0 | #463 | 202 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #485 | 185 | 13,071 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| LY | 0 | #509 | 27 | 12,703 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #518 | 9 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #565 | 12 | 10,045 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #619 | 7 | 10,983 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #637 | 336 | 5,697 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #641 | 129 | 18,755 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #644 | 39 | 3,552 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SY | 0 | #664 | 65 | 11,684 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #683 | 25 | 18,093 |
| IT | 0 | #703 | 12 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #754 | 133 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #772 | 180 | 5,873 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #829 | 53 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #857 | 9 | 13,765 | |
| MA | 0 | #883 | 247 | 20,986 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #900 | 31 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #903 | 6 | 7,226 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 172 | 22,615 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| TR | 0 | #935 | 286 | 19,440 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,085 | 27 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,138 | 39 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,300 | 172 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,514 | 101 | 28,008 |
Hossein is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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