Hussain
In Arabic: حُسَيْن
A diminutive of Ḥasan, used to convey gentleness and good character; widely used.
تصغير الاسم حَسَن، ويُستعمل للدلالة على اللطف وحُسن الخُلق، وهو من الأسماء المتداولة جداً.
- Boy name
- Islamic tradition
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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حُسَيْن, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Hussain mean?
- A diminutive of Ḥasan, used to convey gentleness and good character; widely used.
- Is Hussain a boy or a girl name?
- Hussain is a boy name.
- How is Hussain written in English?
- Hussain in Arabic: حُسَيْن.
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