Male Name
Hasan
ˈħa.san
ha.ˈsan
hæ.ˈsæn
ˈha.san
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
beauty
comedians
currently out of the US top 1000
goodness
Gundam characters
kings
martyrs
top 10 in Bangladesh
top 10 in Bosnia-Herzegovina
top 10 in Northern Cyprus
Writing Systems
حسنArabicPersianUrduShahmukhi
হাসানBengali
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic100%
mature65%
formal140%
upper class65%
wholesome120%
strong140%
refined120%
strange100%
simple80%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Hasan, meaning 'handsome' in Arabic, originates from the root حسن (ḥasuna), which signifies 'to be beautiful, to be good'. It is a name deeply rooted in Islamic history, notably borne by Hasan, the son of Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Hasan's tragic end, being poisoned by one of his wives, marks him as a martyr in Shia Islam. The name also graces the legacy of two Moroccan kings, highlighting its royal connotations. Variants like Hassan, though phonetically similar, are ...
Etymology
Original Form:
حسن (ḥasuna)
Evolution:
From the Arabic root meaning 'to be beautiful, to be good', evolving into a personal name signifying handsomeness.
Source:
Arabic