Husein is an indirect Quranic name for boys. Husein is a synonym of Hasan, it means âbeautifulâ, âhandsomeâ, âgoodlyâ, âgentleâ, âgood-manneredâ, âvirtuous.â However, Husein also has the additional meaning of âhigh mountainâ. Husein is a common Muslim since it was the name of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his family and companions.