Hussein, Hossein, Husayn, or Husain (/huːˈseɪn/; Arabic: حُسَيْن‎ Ḥusayn), coming from the triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-N (Arabic: ح س ن‎), is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hassan, meaning "good", "handsome" or "beautiful". It is commonly given as a male given name, particularly among Shias.

What does Husain name mean?

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name ? Husayn, a diminutive of ? Hasan 'good', 'handsome' (see Hasan). The name is popular among Sunni Muslims as well as Shiites. ...

Is Husain an Indian name?

Husain, a variant spelling of Hussein, is a common Arabic name, especially among Muslims because of the status of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Mohammad. It also occurs in India, Pakistan, Malaysia and other countries with Muslim populations.