husayn

• Nom propre désignant un prénom masculin d'origine arabe, porté par des personnages historiques et politiques célèbres du Moyen-Orient.

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Arabic origin, notably borne by historical and political figures in the Middle East.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Iraqi leaderB2formal

   An Iraqi political and military leader who served as President of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, known for the Iran-Iraq War and the invasion of Kuwait.

   Saddam Hussein

   • Husayn led Iraq through a long war with Iran.
   • The invasion of Kuwait under Husayn's orders triggered the Gulf War.
   • Husayn's regime was overthrown in 2003.

2. B2formal

   The King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999, recognized for his efforts to maintain stability in the region and pursue peace with Israel.

   Hussein (roi de Jordanie)

   • King Husayn of Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994.
   • He was a key figure in Middle Eastern diplomacy for decades.
   • Husayn's reign brought relative stability to Jordan.

   Synonymeshusainhussein