Surname · Persian origin
Hosseini
Meaning
The surname Hosseini means Relating to Hossein.
Origin
Persian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Hosseini
Hosseini is a nisba surname, “relating to / descended from Hossein.”
What kind of surname is Hosseini?
Hosseini is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Persian naming tradition — you can read how Persian surnames were formed on our Persian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Hosseini
You may also see this surname written as:
- Husseini
Other Persian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Hosseini mean?
The surname Hosseini means Relating to Hossein. Hosseini is a nisba surname, “relating to / descended from Hossein.”
Where does the surname Hosseini come from?
Hosseini is a surname of Persian origin.
What kind of surname is Hosseini?
Hosseini is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Hosseini?
Variant spellings of Hosseini include Husseini.
What are other Persian surnames?
Other Persian surnames include Ahmadi, Ahmadzadeh, Bahrami, Hashemi, Isfahani, Jafari.