حسين

Houcine

boyArabic, Maghreb spelling of Husayn

Houcine is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little handsome one”.

MeaningLittle handsome one
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Maghreb spelling of Husayn
Arabic spellingحسين
Pronunciationhoo-SEEN
Arabic rootح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — goodness, beauty
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Houcine

Houcine is the French-influenced North African spelling of Ḥusayn, the diminutive of Ḥasan, handsome or good. It honours al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, martyred at Karbala. The ou renders the u sound and c the s in French spelling.

Is Houcine a Muslim name?

Yes. Houcine is the North African spelling of Husayn, the name of the Prophet's grandson.

Where is the name Houcine used?

Used in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia; Hocine is the usual Algerian spelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Houcine mean?

Houcine means 'Little handsome one'. It comes from Arabic, Maghreb spelling of Husayn.

Is Houcine a Muslim name?

Yes. Houcine is the North African spelling of Husayn, the name of the Prophet's grandson.

How do you write Houcine in Arabic?

Houcine is written حسين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Houcine?

Houcine is pronounced hoo-SEEN.

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