All about the name HOSSAIN

Meaning, origin, history.

Hossain is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'helper' or 'assistant'. It is derived from the name Hassan, which is composed of the elements 'has' (meaning 'to help') and '-an' (a suffix indicating 'the one who'). The name Hossain is often associated with Islamic culture and is commonly found in countries where Islam is prevalent, such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and other parts of South Asia. It may also be encountered among Muslim communities worldwide.

See also

Islam
Arab

Popularity of the name HOSSAIN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name 'Hossain' experienced a gap of seven years between its highest birth years, with 7 births in 2007 and 6 births in 2014."