Hassan
A male given name from the root ḥ-s-n meaning 'good, beautiful, excellent'. Shares its root with Hussein.
- Root
- ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن)
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Good, beautiful
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Hassan derives from the root ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن), 'to be good or beautiful'. The form ḥasan means 'good, handsome, excellent'. (A related but distinct form, ḥassān, is an intensive of the same root.)
Usage
Borne by al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, grandson of the Prophet, which spread the name widely. Its diminutive form is Hussein, and both names are often given within the same family.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassan mean?
It means 'good, handsome, excellent', from the root ḥ-s-n ('to be good or beautiful').
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: حسن
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09