- Meaning
- Little handsome one
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Religious
- Used in
- Arabic, Persian
What people expect from a Hussein
Hussein mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about kindness. A name can't give a child kindness, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a calm peacemaker.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Hussein: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Hussein
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Little handsome one".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Hussein
What does the name Hussein mean?
Hussein is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "Little handsome one".
Is Hussein a boy or girl name?
Hussein is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hussein?
Hussein is rare in the US. It is used in Arabic, Persian.
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