Husayns

Husayns refers to people who bear the name Husayn in English transliteration, or to families and lineages associated with that name. The given name Husayn (also written Husain, Hussein, or Husain) is of Arabic origin. It is widely used across Muslim communities and is closely linked to Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, whose martyrdom at Karbala holds particular significance in Islamic history. Because of this association, the name is common in both Sunni and Shia contexts and has become a widespread given name as well as a surname in many Muslim-majority countries.

As a surname, Husayns (and its variants) are often found among Sayyid families who claim descent from Husayn. The name appears in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and among diaspora communities around the world. In English-language usage, the plural form “Husayns” may be used to refer to multiple individuals with the name or to a family group bearing the name.

Notable individuals with the name span various fields, including politics, religion, scholarship, and sports. Because the name is widespread and the spelling varies, it does not point to a single biography. Rather, its significance lies in its cultural and historical associations—especially the reverence for Husayn ibn Ali in Islamic tradition.

See also: Husayn (name), Hussein (name), Husaini, Sayyid.