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Boy Name

Hussein

"Good, small handsome one"

About the Name Hussein

Meaning

Good, small handsome one

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

H

Hussein is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "Good, small handsome one" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Arabic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
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1990
#280
2000
#210
2010
#500
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Hussein

  • SH Saddam Hussein
  • KH King Hussein

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Boy

Handsome, good, benefactor

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Hamza

Boy

Strong, steadfast, lion

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
H
Origin
Arabic

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