Arabic

Hussein

boyStarts with HQuranic

Meaning

Handsome,Beautiful, doer of good deads, a descendent of the Prophet

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Hussein

Variations

No common variations listed yet.

About this name

Hussein is a boy name of Arabic origin. It has a strong Quranic and Islamic feel, which makes it especially appealing to many parents.

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