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Definitions for Hussein
hʊˈseɪn; ˈsɑ dəm, səˈdɑmhus·sein

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Hussein, Husain, Husayn, Saddam Hussein, Saddam, Saddam bin Hussein at-Takritinoun

    Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)

  2. Hussein, Husain, Husayn, ibn Talal Hussein, King Husseinnoun

    king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)

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  1. Hussein

    Hussein, Hussain, Hossein, Hossain, Huseyn, Husayn, Husein or Husain (; Arabic: حُسَيْن Ḥusayn), coming from the triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-i-N (Arabic: ح س ی ن), is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hassan, meaning "good", "handsome" or "beautiful". It is commonly given as a male given name, particularly among Shias. In Persian language contexts, the transliterations Ḥosayn, Hosayn, or Hossein are sometimes used. In the transliteration of Indo-Aryan languages, the forms "Hussain" or "Hossain" may be used. Other variants include Husên, Husejin, Husejn, Husain, Hisên, Hussain, Husayin, Hussayin, Hüseyin, Husseyin, Huseyn, Hossain, Hosein, Husseyn (etc.). The Encyclopaedia of Islam, which follows a standardized way for transliterating Arabic names, used the form "Ḥusain" in its first edition and "Ḥusayn" in its second and third editions.This name was not used in the pre-Islamic period, and is recorded to have been first used by the Islamic prophet Muhammad when he named his grandson Husayn ibn Ali, saying he had been commanded to do so by Allah through the archangel Gabriel.

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  1. hussein

    Hussein is an Arabic-origin given name predominantly used in Muslim cultures. It is commonly associated with Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The name "Hussein" generally means "handsome one" or "good." Over time, it has been used both as a first and surname by people from various countries, cultures, and religions around the world.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. HUSSEIN

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hussein is ranked #4903 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Hussein surname appeared 7,182 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Hussein.

    45.5% or 3,273 total occurrences were Black.
    39.6% or 2,845 total occurrences were White.
    7.4% or 538 total occurrences were Asian.
    5.4% or 388 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    1.8% or 133 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    0% or 5 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hussein in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hussein in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Hussein in a Sentence

  1. State William Gardner:

    If somebody wants to go out and say that they voted for this person or that person, they can do it. They can do it. But that ballot is sacred, i have a copy of the last ballot that was used when Saddam Hussein was elected. And that ballot identified who the person was. Hitler did the same thing in Austria.

  2. Marc Valeri:

    I think it is very important that he decides who will succeed him, like King Hussein did, if Qaboos does not designate a successor himself, it will be more difficult to ensure that disagreements among the family remain contained.

  3. Gen John Nicholson:

    As ISIS-K's losses have mounted, Saddam Hussein and Iraqi forces are using IEDs, bunkers and tunnels to thicken Saddam Hussein and Iraqi forces defense, this is the right munition to reduce these obstacles and maintain the momentum of Saddam Hussein and Iraqi forces offensive against ISIS-K.

  4. George Zimmerman:

    By far, the President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.

  5. Rand Paul:

    Russia's influence in this area has become greater since Saddam Hussein was toppled, so the Iraq War has led to a chaotic situation.

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    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
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