hussein

/ˈhuːsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, especially one of Arabic origin.

“The famous boxer Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay but later changed his name to Muhammad Ali Hussein.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Arabic origin, especially associated with the Hashemite dynasty.

“The King of Jordan is Abdullah II Hussein.”

Synonyms

  • hassan
  • ibrahim

Antonyms

  • isaac
  • jacob