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Husayn in Persian

حسین hoseyn

/huˈseɪn/

Husayn in Persian: حسین (hoseyn). In English, Husayn means a son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.

Persian words for Husayn

Husayn
حسین hoseyn

English meaning of Husayn

  1. proper noun A son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.
  2. proper noun A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims, diminutive of حسن (“Hasan”) meaning good or handsome.
  3. proper noun A Muslim surname from Arabic derived from the Arabic given name.

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Questions about Husayn in Persian

What is the meaning of Husayn in Persian?
Husayn in Persian is حسین (hoseyn).
معنی Husayn چیست؟
Husayn: حسین (hoseyn).
What does Husayn mean in English?
Husayn means a son of Ali and brother of Hassan; a martyr, and Shi'a Imam.

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