Hussaini
Hussaini is a Muslim boy name meaning “Related to Husayn”.
| Meaning | Related to Husayn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | حسيني |
| Pronunciation | hoos-SAI-nee |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hussaini
Hussaini comes from the Arabic nisba Ḥusaynī, 'of Ḥusayn', and in Hausa it is the everyday form of the name Husayn, following the Hausa habit of ending names in a vowel. In Northern Nigeria it is very often given to the second of twin boys, the first being Hassan. Elsewhere Husseini is mainly a surname for families tracing descent from al-Ḥusayn.
Is Hussaini a Muslim name?
Yes. Hussaini is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Husayn, after the Prophet's ﷺ grandson.
Where is the name Hussaini used?
Very common among Hausa Muslims in Nigeria and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussaini mean?
Hussaini means 'Related to Husayn'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Hussaini a Muslim name?
Yes. Hussaini is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Husayn, after the Prophet's ﷺ grandson.
How do you write Hussaini in Arabic?
Hussaini is written حسيني in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hussaini?
Hussaini is pronounced hoos-SAI-nee.