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Alternative forms

• Husain, Husein, Hussain, Hussein, Huseyn, Husseyn, Husayn, Hussayn, Husseyin, Huseyin/Hüseyin
• Hoseyn, Hosseyn, Hosein, Hossein, Hosain, Hossain, Hosayn, Hossayn
• Housseine, Houssein, Houssain, Houssayn, Housseyn

Proper noun

Husayn

1. (Islam) A son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shiah Imam.
2. A male given name used by Muslims, diminutive of Hasan حسن meaning good or handsome.
3. A Muslim surname​ derived from the Arabic given name.

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