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Hasan name meaning in Islam

Hasan means “Good, handsome.” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

حَسَن

Hasan

Good, handsome

Sahabi / Sahabiyyaboyarabic
Pronunciation
Hasan
Arabic
حَسَن
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Root
h-s-n
Quranic status
Sahabi / Sahabiyya
The short answer

What does Hasan mean?

Hasan means “Good, handsome.” Hasan ibn Ali, the elder grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Hasan in the Quran?

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Hasan a good Muslim name?

Yes. Hasan is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Good, handsome.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Common questions
What does the name Hasan mean?+

Hasan means “Good, handsome.” Hasan ibn Ali, the elder grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Hasan in Arabic?+

Hasan is written حَسَن in Arabic.

Is Hasan a Quranic name?+

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Hasan a good Muslim baby name?+

Yes. Hasan is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Good, handsome.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Notable bearers
  • · Hasan ibn Ali
Themes
Same root · h-s-n

Names sharing this root.

“You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so make your names beautiful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4948).