Hassan
Meaning of Hassan
Hassan breezes in on a warm desert wind, carrying an Arabic name that simply means “handsome” or “good,” and—true to his meaning—he tends to leave everyone smiling. Originating with the Prophet Muhammad’s beloved grandson, Hassan ibn Ali, the name has long stood for courage, compassion, and faith across the Muslim world, from bustling Cairo bazaars to quiet lanes in Lucknow. In India, he’s the friendly next-door cricket champ; in Persia, the soulful poet; in modern America, he’s the steady climber who has appeared on the Social Security charts every single year since the 1950s, most recently sitting around the mid-500s. Pronounced huh-SAHN, the name rolls off the tongue like tabla beats—quick, bright, and rhythmic—making it easy for grandparents and playground pals alike. Hassan is the sort of name that wears a smile, carries a story, and promises a future as vibrant as a festival of lights.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Persian
- Pronunced as huh-SAHN (/hʊs.san/)
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Notable People Named Hassan
| Hassan Rouhani served as Iran's seventh president from 2013 to 2021 and held key roles in national security, diplomacy, and Islamic law. |
| Hassan II of Morocco - Hassan II served as King of Morocco from 1961 to 1999 and was the eldest son of King Mohammed V and Princess Abla bint Tahar from the Alawi dynasty. |
| Hassan Nasrallah was a Lebanese cleric and politician who served as Hezbollah's secretary-general from 1992 until his assassination in 2024. |
| Hassan Whiteside is an American professional basketball player known for leading the NBA in blocks and rebounding. |
| Hassan al-Turabi was a Sudanese political leader who masterminded the 1989 coup, institutionalized Sharia law, and repeatedly shifted between imprisonment and high office. |
| Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy revived traditional mud construction and won the Aga Khan Award in 1980. |
| Hassan Ali Khaire, a senior politician, served as Somalia's prime minister from 2017 until his resignation in 2020 following a vote of no confidence. |
| Hassan Ali Chaito, known as Moni, is a Lebanese professional footballer and former futsal player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Mabarra in the Lebanese Premier League. |
| Hassan Gouled Aptidon served as the first President of Djibouti from 1977 to 1999. |
| Hassan Sadpara was a Pakistani mountaineer who became the first from his country to summit six eight-thousanders, including Mount Everest where he used supplemental oxygen due to bad weather. |
| Hassan Ali Joho is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy and was previously the Governor of Mombasa County with the Orange Democratic Movement. |
| Hassan Ridgeway is an American professional football defensive tackle who played for the Texas Longhorns and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. |
| Hassan Abbas is a Pakistani-American scholar specializing in South Asian and Middle Eastern security studies, with government experience under Bhutto and Musharraf, now living in the US. |
| Hassan Yousef is a Palestinian militant and co-founder of Hamas, which is designated a terrorist organization by the US and EU. |
| Hassan ibn Thabit was an Arabian poet and companion of Muhammad, renowned for his poems defending the prophet. |
