Husain is a common Arabic name, especially among Muslims because of the status of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad. It also occurs in India, Pakistan, Malaysia and other countries with Muslim populations.
Husain may refer to:
In arts and literature:
- Adrian A. Husain, Pakistani poet
- Husain Salaahuddin, Maldivian writer
- M F Husain, Indian artist
- Shahrukh Husain, Pakistani author
In media:
- Altaf Husain, Pakistani journalist
- Attia Hosain, journalist and author
- Husain Haqqani, journalist
- Irfan Husain, Pakistani journalist
- Mishal Husain, newsreader for BBC World
- Zakir Hussain (musician), Indian tabla player
In religion and politics:
- Akhter Husain, Pakistani civil servant
- Husain (Jalayirids), Jalayirid ruler
- Zakir Hussain (politician), former Indian President
- Husain Mohammad Jafri, Chairman of Islamic Pakistan Study Centre, Aga Khan University
- Husain Burhanuddin, an Indian Qari, Islamic leader and scholar
In other fields:
- Amir Husain, Pakistani-American artificial intelligence engineer
- Ishrat Husain, the 13th Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
- Nuzhat Husain, Indian pathologist
Fictional characters
- Prince Husain in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights