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Arabic

Hussein

حسين

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

Boy names

Meaning of Hussein

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

At a glance

Usage
Boy names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ح
Arabic letters
4
Pronunciation guide
Hussein

How to write and say Hussein

In Arabic
حسين
In Latin letters
Hussein

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

What to check before choosing Hussein

  • This name’s meaning and cultural context still need independent editorial verification.
  • Compare حسين in Arabic with Hussein in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Sources & further reading

Al-Adkar directory · حسين

Questions about Hussein

What does Hussein mean?

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

How do you write Hussein in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are حسين in Arabic and Hussein in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Hussein?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Hussein pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Hussein. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.