Hassanatou
Hassanatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good deed; beautiful”.
| Meaning | Good deed; beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Fula form of Arabic Hasana |
| Arabic spelling | حسنة |
| Pronunciation | ha-sah-nah-TOO |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hassanatou
Hassanatou is the Fula and Hausa style form of Ḥasana, 'good deed, something beautiful', a feminine from the same root as Ḥasan. The feminine ending is sounded as -tou. The name is particularly common in Niger, Cameroon and Guinea; in Nigeria the matching form is Hasanatu.
Is Hassanatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Hassanatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥasana, 'good deed'.
Is Hassanatou in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah) and in the Hereafter good' (Quran 2:201).
Where is the name Hassanatou used?
Used in Niger, Cameroon, Guinea and northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassanatou mean?
Hassanatou means 'Good deed; beautiful'. It comes from Fula form of Arabic Hasana.
Is Hassanatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Hassanatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥasana, 'good deed'.
How do you write Hassanatou in Arabic?
Hassanatou is written حسنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hassanatou?
Hassanatou is pronounced ha-sah-nah-TOO.
Is Hassanatou mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Our Lord, give us in this world good (ḥasanah) and in the Hereafter good' (Quran 2:201).