Hüseyin

Hüseyin is a Turkish masculine given name. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Hussein (حسين), and it derives from Hasan (ح حسن). Traditionally, Hussein is treated as a diminutive or affectionate form of Hasan, with the Turkish version Hüseyin serving as the common equivalent in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. The meaning of the root elements is often rendered as "good" or "handsome," and the name has been associated with virtues of honor in various cultural contexts.

In usage, Hüseyin is widespread in Turkey and in diaspora communities with Turkish heritage. It is also found in Azerbaijan and among populations of Turkish origin in the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The name is often chosen for religious or cultural reasons, notably in reference to Hussein ibn Ali, a prominent figure in Islamic history who is especially venerated in Shia Islam, though the name is used across different Islamic traditions.

Variants of the name exist across languages and scripts, including Hussein, Husain, Husein, Hossein, Hosni, and Huseyn. In Turkish orthography, Hüseyin carries the distinctive umlauted "ü" and is pronounced roughly as hoo-SEH-yeen.

Notable bearers of the name span many fields, including politics, religion, literature, and sports, reflecting its long-standing presence in Turkish-speaking communities.