حسين

Hussen

boyArabic, Horn of Africa form

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

MeaningLittle handsome one
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Horn of Africa form
Arabic spellingحسين
Pronunciationhoo-SEN
Arabic rootح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hussen

Hussen is a Horn of Africa spelling of Ḥusayn, common in Ethiopia, Eritrea and among Somalis. The ay diphthong is reduced to a short e. Ḥusayn, the diminutive of Ḥasan, was the name of the Prophet's ﷺ younger grandson, al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, martyred at Karbalāʾ.

Is Hussen a Muslim name?

Yes. Hussen is a regional form of Husayn, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson.

Where is the name Hussen used?

Common among Muslims in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somali regions.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hussen mean?

Hussen means 'Little handsome one'. It comes from Arabic, Horn of Africa form.

Is Hussen a Muslim name?

Yes. Hussen is a regional form of Husayn, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson.

How do you write Hussen in Arabic?

Hussen is written حسين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hussen?

Hussen is pronounced hoo-SEN.

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