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Hassan

/HAH-san/

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Meaning

Very handsome, good

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabi

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حسن
Urdu حسن
Persian حسن
Turkish Hasan
Bengali হাসান
Indonesian Hasan
Pashto حسن
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Hassan is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Very handsome, good', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Hassan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hassan comes from the Arabic root h-s-n, meaning "good," "handsome," or "beautiful." The name is tied to Hassan ibn Ali, the elder grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ح-س-ن (ḥ-s-n, 'good, handsome'). Hassan is an elative form meaning 'very handsome' or 'excellent.'

Islamic Significance

Hasan ibn Ali, elder son of Ali and Fatima and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. After his father's assassination he was acknowledged as Caliph by many, but within months reached a settlement with Muawiya, ceding the caliphate to end a period of civil conflict between Muslims - an act widely regarded across Islamic tradition as motivated by a desire to preserve unity.

Notable Historical Usage

Regarded as the second Imam in Shia tradition, and as one of the Prophet's grandsons whom hadith describe him showing particular affection toward.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Hassan and Hasan.