Alassane
Western African · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Alassane
The name 'Alassane' means "handsome" or "good-looking" and derives from the Arabic root *ḥ-s-n* (حسن), specifically from the name Hassan.
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Etymology
The name 'Alassane' means "handsome" or "good-looking" and derives from the Arabic root *ḥ-s-n* (حسن), specifically from the name Hassan. It is predominantly used in West African Muslim cultures, notably among the Mandinka and Fulani peoples, and is historically associated with the spread of Islam in the region, including figures like Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire.
Alassane currently ranks #9,761 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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