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Husayn

ħu.ˈsajn
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

diminutives
isograms

Writing Systems

حسينArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic120%
mature140%
formal120%
urban65%
strong140%
strange80%
serious140%

Meaning & Etymology

Husayn is a diminutive form of Hasan, meaning "good", "handsome", or "beautiful" in Arabic. It is a name of significant historical and religious importance, particularly within the Islamic tradition. The name is most famously associated with Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, whose martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala is a pivotal event in Islamic history, marking a major schism between Shia and Sunni Muslims. The name continues to be widely used among Muslims, reflecting its en...

Etymology

Original Form:

حُسَيْن (Ḥusayn)

Evolution:

Derived from the triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-N (ح س ن), meaning "good", "handsome", or "beautiful". The name evolved as a diminutive of Hasan, with Husayn being used to denote a smaller or more endearing ...

Source:

Arabic

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