Husayn

Meaning

Proper Noun

A son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shiah Imam.
A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims, diminutive of Hasan حسن meaning good or handsome.
derived from the Arabic given name.

Origin

Transliteration of Arabic حُسَيْن, from the root .

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