2-456: Husain , a variant spelling of Hussein , is a common Arabic name, especially among Muslims because of the status of Husayn ibn Ali , grandson of Mohammad. Notable people with the name include: Hussein Hussein , Hossein , Hussain , Hossain , Huseyn , Husayn , Husein , Hussin , Hoessein , or Husain ( / h uː ˈ s eɪ n / ; Arabic : حُسَيْن Ḥusayn ), coming from
4-662: The triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-N (Arabic: ح س ن ), is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hassan , meaning "good", "handsome" or "beautiful". It is commonly given as a male given name , particularly among Muslims . In Persian language contexts, the transliterations Ḥosayn, Hosayn , or Hossein are sometimes used. In the transliteration of Indo-Aryan languages , the forms "Hussain" or "Hossain" may be used. Other variants include Husên , Husejin , Husejn , Husain , Hisên , Hussain , Husayin , Hussayin , Hüseyin , Husseyin , Huseyn , Hossain , Hosein , Husseyn , Usain (etc.). The Encyclopaedia of Islam , which follows
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