Fuseini
Fuseini is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little handsome one; form of Husayn”.
| Meaning | Little handsome one; form of Husayn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Ghanaian form of Arabic Husayn |
| Arabic spelling | حسين |
| Pronunciation | foo-SAY-nee |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fuseini
Fuseini is the northern Ghanaian form of Ḥusayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. As in Bambara Fousseni, the Arabic ḥ is replaced by f. It is common among Dagomba, Gonja and other Muslim communities in Ghana, and also among Ghanaian migrants in Accra and Kumasi.
Is Fuseini a Muslim name?
Yes. Fuseini is a Muslim name, the Ghanaian form of Ḥusayn.
Where is the name Fuseini used?
Mostly used in Ghana.
Gifts with the name Fuseini
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Spellings and variants of Fuseini
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fuseini mean?
Fuseini means 'Little handsome one; form of Husayn'. It comes from Ghanaian form of Arabic Husayn.
Is Fuseini a Muslim name?
Yes. Fuseini is a Muslim name, the Ghanaian form of Ḥusayn.
How do you write Fuseini in Arabic?
Fuseini is written حسين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fuseini?
Fuseini is pronounced foo-SAY-nee.