Huseyn

Huseyn is a masculine given name and transliteration of the Arabic name Husayn (حُسَيْن). The root comes from Hasan, meaning “good” or “handsome,” and the form is often understood as “little Hasan” or “the good one.” The spelling Huseyn is common in Turkish and Azerbaijani contexts, while other variants include Hussein, Husain, Husayn, and Hüseyin.

In Islamic history, Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is a central figure in Shia Islam, whose martyrdom at Karbala is commemorated on Ashura. This association gives the name strong religious resonance in many Muslim communities. The name is widely used across regions with Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and South Asian cultural influences, including the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and the Turkish-speaking world, with regional spellings reflecting local languages.

Notable bearers include Hüseyn Cavid (Huseyn Cavid), an Azerbaijani poet and playwright (1882–1941), and Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, a Pakistani statesman and prime minister (1892–1963). The name also appears in various other forms in contemporary populations and diasporas.

See also: Hussein (name), Husayn.