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BoyPersian

Hossein

ho-SAYN

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Persian

Total Births

61

Peak Year

#7 in 1982

First Recorded

1975

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Persian name, derived from Arabic 'Husayn', meaning 'handsome' or 'good'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hossein Fatemi

    Iranian journalist and politician during the Mosaddegh era.

  • Hossein Amanat

    Iranian architect known for designing the Azadi Tower.

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Personality Traits

CourageousHonestCharismaticLoyalPassionate

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