The baby name Hüssein is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /huːˈseɪn/ (hoo-SAYN); Arabic: /huˈsajn/.
Hüssein is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Hüssein is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /huːˈseɪn/ (hoo-SAYN); Arabic: /huˈsajn/.
Hüssein is Arabic in Origin.
Hüssein is a cross-cultural spelling of the Arabic name Husayn, a diminutive of Hasan from the root ḥ-s-n, meaning “good, beautiful, virtuous.” It conveys “little handsome one” or “junior Hasan.” The umlaut in Hüssein reflects Turkish phonology (as in Hüseyin), while the double s echoes widely used English/Arabic transliterations; this hybrid form appears in Turkish and diaspora contexts seeking an internationally legible yet Turkish-sounding variant.
The name’s enduring prestige stems from Husayn ibn Ali (626–680), grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, whose martyrdom at Karbala became a symbol of moral courage - central in Shia Islam and respected across Sunni traditions. As a result, the name is common throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Iran, Turkey, South Asia, and the Balkans. Established variants include Husayn, Hussein, Hussain, Hossein, Hüseyin, Husein, and Houssine. Informal nicknames appear regionally, such as Hüso (Turkish) and Huso (Bosnian).
Hüssein is a rare find. Across 7 countries, we found 36 recorded uses of it.
| Hussein I of Jordan Hussein I of Jordan was the King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999, known for his efforts to maintain stability and peace in the Middle East. He played a crucial role in the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel in 1994. His reign was marked by modernization and development in Jordan. | Hussein Fatal Hussein Fatal was an American rapper best known for working with Tupac Shakur as a member of the Outlawz. Born Bruce Edward Washington Jr., he performed under the names Hussein Fatal and Fatal Hussein and was associated with songs like "Hit 'Em Up" and "Hail Mary." |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #658 | 10 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #918 | 8 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 |
Hüssein is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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