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Husayn

hu·sayn

UK/hʊˈseɪn/ uncommon

noun

2.

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

Origin

Transliteration of Arabic حُسَيْن (ḥusayn), from the root ح س ن (ḥ s n).

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