What Does the Name Husayn Mean
The name Husayn comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Husayn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Husayn Name Meaning
ArabicDiminutive of HASAN. Husayn ibn Ali (also commonly transliterated Hussein) was the son of Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. His older brother was named Hasan. The massacre of Husayn and his family...
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