Muslim boy name
Husayn: name meaning
حسين
“Little good one, handsome”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The Prophet's grandson, brother of Hasan. Also spelled Hussein.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Husayn mean?
Husayn (حسين) means "Little good one, handsome". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Husayn a Muslim name?
Yes. Husayn is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet's grandson, brother of Hasan. Also spelled Hussein.
Is Husayn mentioned in the Qur'an?
Husayn is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.