حسينة

Husaina

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Husaina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Little beautiful one”.

MeaningLittle beautiful one
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحسينة
Pronunciationhoo-SAY-nah
Arabic rootح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Husaina

Husaina is the feminine form of Ḥusayn, the diminutive of ḥusn, beauty. It is used as a girl's name in South Asia, East Africa and Nigeria, partly in honour of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī. It should not be confused with Hasina (Ḥasīna), a separate name meaning beautiful.

Is Husaina a Muslim name?

Yes. Husaina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine of Husayn.

Where is the name Husaina used?

Used among South Asian, East African and Hausa Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Husaina

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Husaina mean?

Husaina means 'Little beautiful one'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Husaina a Muslim name?

Yes. Husaina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine of Husayn.

How do you write Husaina in Arabic?

Husaina is written حسينة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Husaina?

Husaina is pronounced hoo-SAY-nah.

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