Good, handsome, or beautiful
Hussien is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Hussein, which is a diminutive form of Hassan. It carries the connotation of being small, handsome, and virtuous. The name is deeply significant in Islamic history as it was the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Hussien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,207 in 2001.
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and nuclear scientist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
