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Hassan name meaning in Islam

Hassan means “Beautiful, fair.” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

حَسَّان

Hassan

Beautiful, fair

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

What does Hassan mean?

Hassan means “Beautiful, fair.” Hassan ibn Thabit, the Prophet's ﷺ poet. Distinct from Hasan (grandson of the Prophet ﷺ).

Is Hassan in the Quran?

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

Is Hassan a good Muslim name?

Yes. Hassan is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Beautiful, fair.” 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 Hassan mean?+

Hassan means “Beautiful, fair.” Hassan ibn Thabit, the Prophet's ﷺ poet. Distinct from Hasan (grandson of the Prophet ﷺ).

How do you write Hassan in Arabic?+

Hassan is written حَسَّان in Arabic.

Is Hassan a Quranic name?+

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

Is Hassan a good Muslim baby name?+

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

Notable bearers
  • · Hassan ibn Thabit
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).