Hussein
/hoo-SAYN/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Hussein is a Arabic name meaning "Good looking". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Austria, Bangladesh. Hussein (حسين) is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word حسن (ḥ-s-n) meaning "good," "beautiful," or "handsome."
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic hoo-SAYN
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hoo-SAYN. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Hussein
- · Hussein bin Talal - King of Jordan
- · Saddam Hussein - President of Iraq
- · Hussein Chalayan - Fashion Designer
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