Indian name meaning
Hussain
♂ BoyHus·sain · 2 syllables
Handsome; the beautiful one
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Husain
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| H | u | s | s | a | i | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
5 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Hussain carries the name number 6.
About the name Hussain
Hussain is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Handsome; the beautiful one.”
Spoken aloud it is Hus·sain — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Husain; both spellings are the same name. Hussain is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussain mean?
Hussain means “Handsome; the beautiful one.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Hussain a boy or a girl name?
Hussain is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hussain?
Hussain is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Hussain?
Hussain has 2 syllables and is said as Hus·sain.
What are the other spellings of Hussain?
Hussain is also commonly spelled Husain. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Hussain?
In the Chaldean system, Hussain has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Hussain a common name in India?
Hussain appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Hussain?
For a sister to Hussain, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Habiba, Hafsa, Hania or Nida all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hussain?
Zain, Kavin, Nitin or Ashwin share Hussain's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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