Hossein
Meaning of Hossein
The name Hossein is a distinguished male given name of Persian origin, pronounced as hoh-SAYN (/hoːˈseɪn/). It holds significant cultural and historical importance in the Islamic world, often associated with Husain ibn Ali, the revered grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Variations of the name include Husain and Hussein. In the United States, Hossein is relatively uncommon but has been used consistently over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 7 newborns annually in recent decades. Its unique sound and profound heritage make it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep cultural roots and historical significance.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as hoh-SAYN (/hoːˈseɪn/)
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Notable People Named Hossein
| Hossein Ronaghi Maleki is an Iranian human rights activist and blogger who has faced imprisonment for his activities and gained attention during the Mahsa Amini protests in 2022. |
| Hossein Vafaei is the first professional snooker player from Iran and won his first ranking title at the 2022 Snooker Shoot Out. |
| Hossein Rezazadeh, an Iranian politician and retired weightlifter, is a two-time Olympic champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest weightlifters of all time. |
| Hossein Salami is an Iranian major general and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). |
| Hossein Qajeyi was a prominent commander in the Iran-Iraq war, serving with the 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division. |
| Hossein Tehrāni was an influential Iranian musician and tonbak player known for innovating the modern tonbak and expanding its solo playing capabilities. |
| Hossein Ensan is an Iranian-German professional poker player who won the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning $10,000,000. |
| Hossein Hooshyar is an Iranian football goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach. |
| Hossein Monzavi was a renowned Iranian poet, essayist, and translator known for his significant impact on Iranian literature through his Persian and Azerbaijani language lyric poems. |
| Hossein Martin Fazeli is a highly accomplished and internationally experienced A-List director in North America, known for his work in producing, directing, and writing fiction and non-fiction television and film for over two decades. |
| Hossein Ebrahimi is an Iranian footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Havadar S.C. in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
| Mohammad-Hossein Zibayinejad, also known as Hossein Nejat, is an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and former deputy for its Intelligence Organization. |
| Hossein Yari is an Iranian actor who began his career in theatre before transitioning to Iranian television. |
| Hossein Khanzadi is a former Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and an Iranian hovercraft pilot in the regular military. |
| Hossein Mollaghasemi - Seyed Hossein Ebrahimian was an Iranian wrestler who achieved a silver medal at the 1957 World Championships and competed in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics. |
