Lassana
Lassana is a Muslim boy name meaning “The good, the handsome”.
| Meaning | The good, the handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic al-Hasan |
| Arabic spelling | الحسن |
| Pronunciation | lah-SAH-nah |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lassana
Lassana is the Bambara and Soninke form of al-Ḥasan, with the Arabic article al- worn down to la- and a final vowel added. It honours al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The variant Lassina is common in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso, and Alassane is the Fula and Wolof equivalent.
Is Lassana a Muslim name?
Yes. Lassana is a Muslim name, the Manding form of al-Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Lassana used?
Common in Mali, Guinea, the Gambia and among Soninke communities.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lassana mean?
Lassana means 'The good, the handsome'. It comes from Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic al-Hasan.
Is Lassana a Muslim name?
Yes. Lassana is a Muslim name, the Manding form of al-Ḥasan, the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Lassana in Arabic?
Lassana is written الحسن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lassana?
Lassana is pronounced lah-SAH-nah.