Xasan
Xasan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, handsome”.
| Meaning | Good, handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حسن |
| Pronunciation | HAH-san |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Xasan
Xasan is the Somali spelling of Ḥasan, with x for the breathy Arabic ḥ. Ḥasan means 'good' or 'handsome'. al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, the Prophet's ﷺ elder grandson, is remembered for making peace to spare Muslim lives, and the Prophet ﷺ called him and his brother leaders of the youth of Paradise.
Is Xasan a Muslim name?
Yes. Xasan is the Somali form of Hassan, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Hasan ibn Ali.
Where is the name Xasan used?
Very common in Somalia and the Somali diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xasan mean?
Xasan means 'Good, handsome'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Xasan a Muslim name?
Yes. Xasan is the Somali form of Hassan, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Hasan ibn Ali.
How do you write Xasan in Arabic?
Xasan is written حسن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Xasan?
Xasan is pronounced HAH-san.