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BoyArabic

Husein

hoo-SEEN

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

88

Peak Year

#8 in 2000

First Recorded

1981

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Husein is an Arabic name, a variant of Hussein, meaning 'handsome' or 'good', and is a highly respected name in Islam.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Hussein bin Ali

    King of Hejaz during the Arab Revolt.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CourageousHonestWiseKindReligious

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