Hassan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hassan
Hassan derives from the Arabic root "hasuna" (to be good/beautiful), meaning "handsome" or "good." It was the name of a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Etymology
Hassan or Hasan is an Arabic masculine given name in the Muslim world.
Hassan currently ranks #626 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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