Usayn

Usayn is a given name used in Muslim communities as a transliteration variant of the Arabic name Husayn (also rendered Hussein or Hussain). The name is commonly associated with the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Husayn ibn Ali, and with the martyrdom at Karbala, which has made the name especially revered in Shia Islam and respected in Sunni contexts.

Origin and meaning: The root derives from Hasan (good, handsome) and the form is a diminutive or affectionate version, often interpreted as “little Hasan” or “young Hasan.”

Usage: Usayn is found across diverse languages and regions, with transliterations shaped by Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and Swahili-influenced spelling conventions. In many languages the more common forms are Husayn/Hussein/Hussain, while Usayn appears as an alternative transliteration.

Cultural notes: The name’s association with Husayn ibn Ali gives it strong religious and cultural resonance in communities that honor the memory of Karbala. As a result, Usayn—like its variants—remains a popular given name choice in various parts of the Muslim world and among Muslim diaspora communities.

See also: Husayn, Hussein, Husain, Hasan.