Xuseen
Xuseen is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little handsome one”.
| Meaning | Little handsome one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حسين |
| Pronunciation | hoo-SEEN |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Xuseen
Xuseen is the Somali spelling of Ḥusayn, the diminutive of Ḥasan, 'little handsome one'. The ay diphthong becomes a long ee in Somali. al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, the Prophet's ﷺ younger grandson, was martyred at Karbalāʾ and is deeply honoured by all Muslims.
Is Xuseen a Muslim name?
Yes. Xuseen is the Somali form of Hussein, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Husayn ibn Ali.
Where is the name Xuseen used?
Common across Somalia and Somali communities in Ethiopia, Kenya and abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xuseen mean?
Xuseen means 'Little handsome one'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Xuseen a Muslim name?
Yes. Xuseen is the Somali form of Hussein, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Husayn ibn Ali.
How do you write Xuseen in Arabic?
Xuseen is written حسين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Xuseen?
Xuseen is pronounced hoo-SEEN.