Husni

Husni is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is frequently transliterated as Husni, but variants such as Hosni, Husny, or Housni are common due to differences in rendering Arabic sounds into Latin letters. The name is derived from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n, associated with beauty, goodness, or excellence, and the form Husni conveys the sense of “handsome” or “beautiful.” In addition to given use, Husni may appear as a surname in some families.

Usage and regional spread: The name is found throughout Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. Spelling variations tend to follow country conventions or personal preference; for example, Hosni is common in Egypt, while Husni may be seen in Syria and other Arab states. The name can appear independently or as part of longer names or honorifics, and its usage as a surname is less frequent but documented in various communities.

Notable bearers and related names: One historical bearer is Husni al-Za'im, a Syrian army officer who briefly served as President of Syria in 1949. The variant Hosni is well known in contemporary politics through Hosni Mubarak, the former president of Egypt, though the more common spelling for him is Hosni. Related names that share the same Arabic root include Hussein (Husayn) and Hassan, which carry similar meanings related to beauty and goodness.

See also: Arabic given names, list of Arabic-language given names, transliteration variants of Arabic names.