حصة

Hussa

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Hussa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Share, portion, allotted lot”.

MeaningShare, portion, allotted lot
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحصة
PronunciationHUS-sah
Arabic rootح ص ص (ḥ-ṣ-ṣ) — share, portion
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hussa

Hussa (Ḥiṣṣa) means 'share' or 'portion', the good lot that has been allotted to someone. It is an old and very common women's name in Najd and Kuwait. Hussa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, wife of King Abdulaziz and mother of seven sons including King Fahd, is its most famous bearer.

Is Hussa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hussa is a traditional Arabic name used by Muslim families in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Where is the name Hussa used?

Common in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.

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Spellings and variants of Hussa

HessaHissaHussahHesa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hussa mean?

Hussa means 'Share, portion, allotted lot'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hussa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hussa is a traditional Arabic name used by Muslim families in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

How do you write Hussa in Arabic?

Hussa is written حصة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hussa?

Hussa is pronounced HUS-sah.

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