Hussein
Meaning of Hussein
Hussein (hoo-SAYN) is the Arabic diminutive of Hasan, carrying the gentle meaning “little handsome one,” yet it wears a suit of quiet strength thanks to its most famous bearer—Imam Hussein, the courageous grandson of the Prophet Muhammad whose stand for justice still inspires millions. In modern times, the name picked up additional spotlight as the middle name of President Barack Obama, reminding English-speaking ears that Hussein can stride confidently across cultures. Stateside, it has hovered in the 600–800 range for decades, giving parents the sweet spot of a name that’s easy to pronounce, steeped in history, and unlikely to be shared with three other boys at preschool. Think of Hussein as a hidden gem: polished by centuries, resonant with character, and ready to shine on a new little adventurer.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as hoo-SAYN (/huːˈseɪn/)
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Notable People Named Hussein
| Hussein ruled Jordan as king from 1952 until his death in 1999 and was a Hashemite believed to descend from the Prophet Muhammad. |
| Hussein Amin Bicar was a celebrated 20th century Egyptian artist who raised newspaper illustration to the level of fine art and became the first to illustrate Arabic children's books. |
| Hussein el-Husseini was a Lebanese parliament speaker whose work on the Taif Agreement helped end Lebanon's civil war in 1990. |
| Hussein al-Houthi - Hussein Badreddin al Houthi was a Yemeni politician and religious leader who founded the Houthi movement and led its 2004 insurgency against the government. |
| Hussein Kamel of Egypt - Hussein Kamel ruled Egypt from 1914 to 1917 under British protection and was the first to carry the title Sultan of Egypt since the Ottomans killed Tuman II in 1517. |
| Hussein Sirri Pasha was an Egyptian politician who served three brief terms as Prime Minister of Egypt while also acting as foreign minister. |
| Hussein el-Shafei was an Egyptian military officer and Free Officers Movement leader who served as vice president of Egypt under Presidents Nasser and Sadat. |
| Hussein Abdi Dualeh is a Somaliland politician and petroleum engineer who formerly served as Minister of Energy and Minerals. |
| Hussein Hussein is an Australian former boxer who represented his country at the 1996 Olympics and twice challenged for a WBC flyweight title. |
