King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999
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King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999
Name Origin
Arabic
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Hussein I of Jordan is King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999.
The name Hussein means "Arabic name: given name, surname". It is of Arabic origin.
Name Meaning
Arabic name: given name, surname
The name Hussein is of Arabic origin, meaning "Arabic name: given name, surname". It is traditionally a male name.
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