Find out how popular the first name Hussein has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hussein by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Hussein is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 107 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hussein.

The history of the first name Hussein

The name Hussein has Arabic origins, tracing back to the 7th century AD in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "husayn," meaning "good," "handsome," or "beautiful one." The name Hussein is closely associated with Islamic history and culture.

Hussein was the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad. Hussein was born in 626 AD in Medina, and his name is mentioned in the Quran and other Islamic texts. He played a significant role in the early history of Islam and is revered by Shia Muslims as the third Imam.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Hussein can be found in the Nahj al-Balagha, a collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib, which includes references to his son Hussein. The name also appears in various Islamic historical accounts and biographies of the Prophet Muhammad and his family.

Throughout history, the name Hussein has been borne by numerous notable figures, including:

1. Hussein ibn Ali (626-680 AD), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala, a significant event in Shia Islam.
2. Hussein Bayqara (1469-1506), a renowned ruler of the Timurid dynasty in Central Asia, known for his support of arts and literature.
3. Hussein Kamel (1853-1917), an Egyptian prince and Ottoman politician who served as the Sultan of Egypt from 1914 to 1917.
4. Hussein bin Talal (1935-1999), the former King of Jordan who reigned from 1952 to 1999 and played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
5. Hussein Shaheed Suhrawardy (1892-1963), a Bengali politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1956 to 1957.

The name Hussein has been widely used across the Arab world, particularly in countries with significant Muslim populations, such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. It continues to be a popular name among Arabic-speaking communities around the world, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and historical significance.

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