Hussein

Arabic
"small, handsome one"

Hussein Origin and Meaning

The name Hussein is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "small, handsome one".

One spelling of a well-used Arabic name. Hussein ibn Ali was a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It gained in popularity in the USA during the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama.

Hussein Popularity

Famous People Named Hussein

  • Hussein bin Talal
    former King of Jordan
  • Barack Hussein Obama
    44th President of the United States
  • Saddam Hussein
    former dictator of Iraq