حسين

Fousseni

boyMande (West Africa) form of Arabic Husayn

Fousseni is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little handsome one; form of Husayn”.

MeaningLittle handsome one; form of Husayn
GenderBoy
OriginMande (West Africa) form of Arabic Husayn
Arabic spellingحسين
Pronunciationfoo-SEH-nee
Arabic rootح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fousseni

Fousseni is a Manding form of Ḥusayn, the younger grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, martyred at Karbalāʾ. In Bambara and Dioula, the Arabic ḥ is often rendered as f, giving Fousseni or Fousseyni. Ghana's Fuseini and Senegal's Ousseynou are parallel forms of the same name.

Is Fousseni a Muslim name?

Yes. Fousseni is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥusayn, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Fousseni used?

Common in Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fousseni mean?

Fousseni means 'Little handsome one; form of Husayn'. It comes from Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic Husayn.

Is Fousseni a Muslim name?

Yes. Fousseni is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥusayn, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Fousseni in Arabic?

Fousseni is written حسين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fousseni?

Fousseni is pronounced foo-SEH-nee.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.