Is Hassan an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Hassan, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Hassan mean in Arabic?
Hassan means beautiful, handsome, good.
It originates from the Arabic root word ح-س-ن (H S N).
Hassan ibn Ali was the name of the eldest of the two grandson of the prophet Muhammad, the son of Fatima and Ali. Islamic literature writes at length about the propher’s love for his two grandsons.
Hassan ibn Ali ruled as caliph following the demise of his father for 8 months in 661. He is an incredibly revered figure in Shi’a Islam.
Hassan is a male name.
Popularity of the name Hassan
Hassan is the 60th most popular name in the world, according to Forebears.io. It ranks in the top 100 names in 25 countries, and ranks in the top 10 in Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, Yemen and Morocoo.
The variant spelling ‘Hasan’ popular too. It ranks as the 306th most popular name in the world, and in the top 100 most popular names in Turkey, Bosnia, Kosovo and Azerbaijan.
How to write Hassan in Arabic:
Hassan is written as حسن
How to pronounce Hassan:
Hassan is pronounced .
Spelling variations of Hassan
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