The nameHoucine
Houcine is a boy's name, a North African spelling of Hussein.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic husayn, a diminutive of hasan, "handsome, good".
Origin
Arabic. Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is a major figure in Islam.
History
First given in France in the early 1950s, Houcine has been given steadily, with a peak in the early 2000s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Houcine
Houcine in France
2622ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (45 births)
1,055babies named Houcine in France since 1900
Houcine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 260 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Houcine. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Houcine in France were born before 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Houcine mean?
From the Arabic husayn, a diminutive of hasan, "handsome, good".
What is the origin of the name Houcine?
Arabic. Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is a major figure in Islam.
Is Houcine a girl's or a boy's name?
Houcine is a boy's name.