Small, handsome one
Husein is an Arabic name derived from the root 'h-s-n', meaning good or beautiful. It is the diminutive form of Hasan, often interpreted as 'little Hasan' or 'small, handsome one'. The name carries significant historical and spiritual weight within Islamic culture.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Husein in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bosnian general who led an uprising against the Ottoman Empire
Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina
