Hassan
Hassan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, handsome, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Good, handsome, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حسن |
| Pronunciation | HAS-san |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hassan
Hassan is the most common English and French spelling of Ḥasan, meaning good and handsome. It honours al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, the Prophet's elder grandson ﷺ. Strictly, the doubled 's' matches the separate name Ḥassān, but in everyday use Hassan almost always stands for Ḥasan.
Is Hassan a Muslim name?
Yes. Hassan is one of the most widely used Muslim names, after the Prophet's grandson al-Ḥasan.
Is Hassan in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is the reward for good anything but good?' (Quran 55:60).
Where is the name Hassan used?
Used everywhere, especially in Morocco, Egypt, Somalia, Nigeria and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Hassan
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Spellings and variants of Hassan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassan mean?
Hassan means 'Good, handsome, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hassan a Muslim name?
Yes. Hassan is one of the most widely used Muslim names, after the Prophet's grandson al-Ḥasan.
How do you write Hassan in Arabic?
Hassan is written حسن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hassan?
Hassan is pronounced HAS-san.
Is Hassan mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is the reward for good anything but good?' (Quran 55:60).