غسان

Ghassan

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Ghassan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Vigor of youth”.

MeaningVigor of youth
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingغسان
Pronunciationghas-SAHN
Arabic rootغ س ن (gh-s-n)
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ghassan

Ghassan is an old Arabic name associated with the Ghassanids, a South Arabian tribe that settled in Syria and ruled there before Islam; tradition says they took their name from a water source called Ghassān. The word is also explained as the prime and vigor of youth. Modern bearers include the Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani.

Is Ghassan a Muslim name?

Yes. Ghassan is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, and also by Arab Christians, particularly in the Levant.

Where is the name Ghassan used?

Very common in Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.

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Spellings and variants of Ghassan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ghassan mean?

Ghassan means 'Vigor of youth'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ghassan a Muslim name?

Yes. Ghassan is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, and also by Arab Christians, particularly in the Levant.

How do you write Ghassan in Arabic?

Ghassan is written غسان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ghassan?

Ghassan is pronounced ghas-SAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.