Hasan
Hasan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Good and handsome”.
| Meaning | Good and handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حسن |
| Pronunciation | HA-san |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Hasan
Hasan, Ḥasan in Arabic, means good and beautiful, in looks and in character alike. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ chose it for his elder grandson, al-Ḥasan, the son of ʿAlī and Fatima. He described al-Ḥasan as one of the two leaders of the young people of Paradise. Families in Turkey, Bosnia and Indonesia generally write it Hasan, while Hassan is common elsewhere.
Is Hasan a Muslim name?
Hasan is among the most honoured Muslim names, borne by the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Hasan ibn Ali, and its root runs through the Quran, as in 'Is the reward for good (al-iḥsān) anything but good?' (Quran 55:60).
How popular is Hasan?
Hasan is used throughout the Muslim world, with this spelling usual in Turkey, the Balkans and Southeast Asia.
Gifts with the name Hasan
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Spellings and variants of Hasan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasan mean?
Hasan means 'Good and handsome'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hasan a Muslim name?
Hasan is among the most honoured Muslim names, borne by the Prophet's ﷺ grandson al-Hasan ibn Ali, and its root runs through the Quran, as in 'Is the reward for good (al-iḥsān) anything but good?' (Quran 55:60).
How do you pronounce Hasan?
Hasan is pronounced HA-san.
Is Hasan a boy or girl name?
Hasan is usually a boy name.