Husayn
pronounced /Hu-sa-yn/
Diminutive of HASAN. Husayn ibn Ali (also commonly transliterated Hussein) was the son of Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. His older brother was named Hasan. The massacre of Husayn and his family was a major event split between Shia and Sunni Muslims, which continues to this day. In more recent times this was the name of a king of Jordan (1935-1999).
About the name
Husayn is a traditional Arabic boy name meaning 'Diminutive of HASAN. Husayn ibn Ali (also commonly transliterated Hussein) was the son of Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. His older brother was named Hasan. The massacre of Husayn and his family was a major event split between Shia and Sunni Muslims, which continues to this day. In more recent times this was the name of a king of Jordan (1935-1999)'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Husayn
- What is the meaning of the name Husayn?
- Husayn means "Diminutive of HASAN. Husayn ibn Ali (also commonly transliterated Hussein) was the son of Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. His older brother was named Hasan. The massacre of Husayn and his family was a major event split between Shia and Sunni Muslims, which continues to this day. In more recent times this was the name of a king of Jordan (1935-1999).". It is a traditional boy name of Arabic origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Husayn?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Husayn is Karka.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Husayn?
- The Nakshatra for Husayn is Pushya.
- How is Husayn written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): हुसय्न · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): હુસય્ન
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