Assane
Assane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Handsome, good”.
| Meaning | Handsome, good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Wolof form of Arabic Hasan |
| Arabic spelling | حسن |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAHN |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Assane
Assane is the Wolof form of Ḥasan, in which the Arabic ḥ is dropped. Twin boys in Senegal are traditionally named Assane and Ousseynou, after the Prophet's ﷺ two grandsons al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusayn.
Is Assane a Muslim name?
Yes. Assane is a Muslim name, the Wolof form of Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Assane in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah)' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Assane used?
Very common in Senegal and the Gambia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Assane mean?
Assane means 'Handsome, good'. It comes from Wolof form of Arabic Hasan.
Is Assane a Muslim name?
Yes. Assane is a Muslim name, the Wolof form of Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Assane in Arabic?
Assane is written حسن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Assane?
Assane is pronounced ah-SAHN.
Is Assane mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah)' (Quran 2:201).