Hasanah
Hasanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good deed, virtue, goodness”.
| Meaning | Good deed, virtue, goodness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حسنة |
| Pronunciation | ha-SA-nah |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hasanah
Hasanah is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of ḥasana, keeping the final -h of the Arabic feminine ending. The word means goodness or a good deed and is familiar from the Quranic prayer 'Rabbanā ātinā fi'd-dunyā ḥasanah'. It is used as a given name in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
Is Hasanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hasanah is a Muslim name from the Quranic word for goodness.
Is Hasanah in the Quran?
'Our Lord, give us good (ḥasanatan) in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Hasanah used?
Mainly used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
Gifts with the name Hasanah
- Hasanah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hasanah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hasanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasanah mean?
Hasanah means 'Good deed, virtue, goodness'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Hasanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hasanah is a Muslim name from the Quranic word for goodness.
How do you write Hasanah in Arabic?
Hasanah is written حسنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hasanah?
Hasanah is pronounced ha-SA-nah.
Is Hasanah mentioned in the Quran?
'Our Lord, give us good (ḥasanatan) in this world and good in the Hereafter' (Quran 2:201).