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husayn
Husayn (name) means a son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.
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A son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.
2
A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims, diminutive of حسن (“Hasan”) meaning good or handsome.
3
An Arabic surname used by Muslims, derived from the equivalent Arabic given name.
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Etymology
A transliteration of Arabic حُسَيْن (ḥusayn), from the root ح س ن (ḥ s n).
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What is the meaning of husayn?
"husayn" (name) means a son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.
What are the different meanings of husayn?
"husayn" has 3 main meanings: 1. A son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam; 2. A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims, diminutive of حسن (“Hasan”) meaning good or handsome; 3. An Arabic surname used by Muslims, derived from the equivalent Arabic given name.
