Hussein Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hussein Name at a Glance

Name	Hussein
Meaning	Variant of Hussain: Beautiful. Handsome. Early Imam (Leader) of Islam; grandson of Prophet Muhammad..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hussein Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hussein means “Variant of Hussain: Beautiful. Handsome. Early Imam (Leader) of Islam; grandson of Prophet Muhammad”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hussein Name Origin

Our database records Hussein under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hussein a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hussein is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hussein

When considering Hussein for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.