Alassane
Alassane is a Muslim boy name meaning “The handsome, the good”.
| Meaning | The handsome, the good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic al-Hasan |
| Arabic spelling | الحسن |
| Pronunciation | ah-lah-SAHN |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Alassane
Alassane comes from al-Ḥasan, keeping the Arabic article al- fused to the name, which is a typical pattern in West African forms. Al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī was the elder grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, son of ʿAlī and Fāṭima. The spelling Alassane is especially associated with Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Niger.
Is Alassane a Muslim name?
Yes. Alassane is a Muslim name, the West African form of al-Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Alassane in the Quran?
The root ḥ-s-n is frequent in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah) and in the Hereafter good' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Alassane used?
Common among Fula, Wolof and Dioula Muslims in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Mali.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alassane mean?
Alassane means 'The handsome, the good'. It comes from West African form of Arabic al-Hasan.
Is Alassane a Muslim name?
Yes. Alassane is a Muslim name, the West African form of al-Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Alassane in Arabic?
Alassane is written الحسن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Alassane?
Alassane is pronounced ah-lah-SAHN.
Is Alassane mentioned in the Quran?
The root ḥ-s-n is frequent in the Quran, as in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah) and in the Hereafter good' (Quran 2:201).