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Name Origin

Husayn is an Arabic given name, meaning 'little' or 'handsome.' It is closely associated with Islamic history, specifically with Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Shia Islam.

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Famous People

Husayn ibn Ali (626-680)

Imam, religious leader

  • Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
  • Third Shia Imam
  • Led the Battle of Karbala against the Umayyad Caliphate

Husayn II ibn Ahmad (1298-1338)

Emir, ruler

  • Last independent Emir of the Nasrid dynasty in Granada

Husayn ibn Musa al-Hadi (1940-)

Islamic scholar

  • Contemporary Islamic theologian and jurist
  • Known for his interpretations of Islamic law and philosophy