Hassan
hah-SAHN
✦ Meaning
“Arabic name meaning 'good' or 'handsome', from the root 'husn' (beauty, excellence). Popular throughout the Islamic world and deeply connected to Islamic history and virtue.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #649 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Hassan II (King of Morocco)
- Hassan Rouhani (Iranian President)
- Hassan Johnson (actor)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Widely recognized across Arabic, African, and Muslim-majority cultures; increasingly global
People Also Ask
Arabic name meaning 'good' or 'handsome', from the root 'husn' (beauty, excellence). Popular throughout the Islamic world and deeply connected to Islamic history and virtue.
Hassan is currently ranked #649 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Hassan include Hass, Hassan.
Names that pair beautifully with Hassan include Amira, Amir.