Fuseina
Fuseina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Little beauty; feminine of Husayn”.
| Meaning | Little beauty; feminine of Husayn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Dagbani (Ghana) form |
| Arabic spelling | حسينة |
| Pronunciation | foo-SAY-nah |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fuseina
Fuseina is the northern Ghanaian form of Ḥusayna, the feminine of Ḥusayn, 'little beautiful one'. In Dagbani and related languages the Arabic ḥ is often heard as f, so Ḥusayn becomes Fuseini and Ḥusayna becomes Fuseina. As with Hausa Hussaina, it is a traditional name for the second of twin girls, paired with Asana.
Is Fuseina a Muslim name?
Yes. Fuseina is a Ghanaian form of Husayna, the feminine of Husayn. It is a Muslim name.
Where is the name Fuseina used?
Common among Dagomba and other Muslim communities in northern Ghana.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fuseina mean?
Fuseina means 'Little beauty; feminine of Husayn'. It comes from Arabic, Dagbani (Ghana) form.
Is Fuseina a Muslim name?
Yes. Fuseina is a Ghanaian form of Husayna, the feminine of Husayn. It is a Muslim name.
How do you write Fuseina in Arabic?
Fuseina is written حسينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fuseina?
Fuseina is pronounced foo-SAY-nah.