The nameHüseyin
Hüseyin is the Turkish form of Hussein, given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Hussein, it is a diminutive of Hassan, "handsome, good".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Found in France since the mid 1970s, Hüseyin has been given steadily, mostly in families of Turkish origin, with a peak in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Hüseyin
Hüseyin in France
Hüseyin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 455 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Hüseyin. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Hüseyin in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Hüseyin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hüseyin mean?
Like Hussein, it is a diminutive of Hassan, "handsome, good".
What is the origin of the name Hüseyin?
Arabic, through Turkish. Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Hüseyin a girl's or a boy's name?
Hüseyin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Hüseyin?
Variants and related names of Hüseyin include Hassan.