Husseini (also spelled Hussaini people's, Husaini, Hecini, Hosseini , Houssaini or Husayni, Arabic: حسیني) is an Arabic surname.
It is a nisba derivation of the given name Hussein or Husain from the name of Imam Husain ibn Ali. People with the surname El-Husseini, Al-Husseini, Al-Husaini or Husseini are descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through the lineage of his grandson Imam Husain ibn Ali. Imam Husain ibn Ali was the son of Muhammad's daughter Fatima and Caliph Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Husseinis are primarily found in the Arab world, Palestine, South Asia, Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, and Gulf Countries. Because of their lineage, the Husseini family is considered one to be respected, honored and are given the title of Sayyid. This title represents a person who is a direct descendant of Muhammad and his grandson Husain ibn Ali.
