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Hasan (Arabic: حسن‎, Ḥasan) is a common male given name in the Muslim world. The name is of Arabic origin and means "handsome", "good", "benefactor", or "beautiful". It is also used as a surname in various cultures. The name has significant religious and historical importance in Islamic tradition, particularly in reference to Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Etymology

The name Hasan comes from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن), which conveys meanings of beauty, goodness, and excellence. Variants of the name include Hassan, Hassane, and Hasaan. In some regions, the name may be spelled differently based on local pronunciation and transliteration conventions.

Religious Significance

One of the most notable bearers of the name was Hasan ibn Ali (624–670 CE), the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah. He is revered in Islam, especially in Shia Islam, where he is considered the second Imam. Hasan ibn Ali is known for his piety, leadership, and his efforts to avoid conflict during a politically tense period of Islamic history.

Usage

The name Hasan is widely used across the Muslim world, including in countries such as:

Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Turkey
Iran
Indonesia
Bosnia
Albania

It is also used by non-Muslims in various cultures, particularly those influenced by Arabic or Islamic heritage.

Variants and Related Names

Hassan – A common alternative spelling
Hussein – Name of Hasan’s younger brother, also prominent in Islamic history
Hasna – Feminine form of the name in some cultures

Notable People with the Name

Given Name

Hasan ibn Ali – Grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, second Shia Imam
Hasan al-Basri – 7th-century Islamic scholar and theologian
Hasan Minhaj – American comedian, writer, and political commentator
Hasan Rouhani – Former President of Iran (2013–2021)

Surname

Mahmudul Hasan – Bangladeshi Islamic scholar
Imran Hasan Khan – Indian sports shooter

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-Hasan (Arabic: حسن‎, Ḥasan) is a common male given name in the Muslim world. The name is of Arabic origin and means "handsome", "good", "benefactor", or "beautiful". It is also used as a surname in various cultures. The name has significant religious and historical importance in Islamic tradition, particularly in reference to Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
+''Hasan'' (Arabic: حسن‎, Ḥasan) is a common male given name in the Muslim world. The name is of Arabic origin and means "handsome", "good", "benefactor", or "beautiful". It is also used as a surname in various cultures. The name has significant religious and historical importance in Islamic tradition, particularly in reference to Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
-Etymology
+=== Etymology ===
-The name Hasan comes from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن), which conveys meanings of beauty, goodness, and excellence. Variants of the name include Hassan, Hassane, and Hasaan. In some regions, the name may be spelled differently based on local pronunciation and transliteration conventions.
+The name ''Hasan'' comes from the Arabic root '''ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن)''', which conveys meanings of beauty, goodness, and excellence. Variants of the name include ''Hassan'', ''Hassane'', and ''Hasaan''. In some regions, the name may be spelled differently based on local pronunciation and transliteration conventions.
-Religious Significance
+=== Religious Significance ===
-One of the most notable bearers of the name was Hasan ibn Ali (624–670 CE), the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah. He is revered in Islam, especially in Shia Islam, where he is considered the second Imam. Hasan ibn Ali is known for his piety, leadership, and his efforts to avoid conflict during a politically tense period of Islamic history.
+One of the most notable bearers of the name was '''Hasan ibn Ali''' (624–670 CE), the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah. He is revered in Islam, especially in Shia Islam, where he is considered the second Imam. Hasan ibn Ali is known for his piety, leadership, and his efforts to avoid conflict during a politically tense period of Islamic history.
-Usage
+=== Usage ===
-The name Hasan is widely used across the Muslim world, including in countries such as:
+The name ''Hasan'' is widely used across the Muslim world, including in countries such as:
-Saudi Arabia
+* Saudi Arabia
+* Egypt
-Egypt
+* Pakistan
+* Bangladesh
-Pakistan
+* Turkey
+* Iran
-Bangladesh
+* Indonesia
+* Bosnia
-Turkey
+* Albania
-Iran
-Indonesia
-Bosnia
-Albania
 It is also used by non-Muslims in various cultures, particularly those influenced by Arabic or Islamic heritage.
-Variants and Related Names
+=== Variants and Related Names ===
-Hassan – A common alternative spelling
-Hussein – Name of Hasan’s younger brother, also prominent in Islamic history
-Hasna – Feminine form of the name in some cultures
-Notable People with the Name
-Given Name
-Hasan ibn Ali – Grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, second Shia Imam
-Hasan al-Basri – 7th-century Islamic scholar and theologian
+* '''Hassan''' – A common alternative spelling
+* '''Hussein''' – Name of Hasan’s younger brother, also prominent in Islamic history
+* '''Hasna''' – Feminine form of the name in some cultures
-Hasan Minhaj – American comedian, writer, and political commentator
+=== Notable People with the Name ===
-Hasan Rouhani – Former President of Iran (2013–2021)
+==== Given Name ====
-Surname
+* '''Hasan ibn Ali''' – Grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, second Shia Imam
-Mahmudul Hasan – Bangladeshi Islamic scholar
+* '''Hasan al-Basri''' – 7th-century Islamic scholar and theologian
+* '''Hasan Minhaj''' – American comedian, writer, and political commentator
+* '''Hasan Rouhani''' – Former President of Iran (2013–2021)
-Imran Hasan Khan – Indian sports shooter
+==== Surname ====
-See Also
+* '''Mahmudul Hasan''' – Bangladeshi Islamic scholar
-Hassan (name)
+* '''Imran Hasan Khan''' – Indian sports shooter
-Hasan ibn Ali
+=== See Also ===
-[Islamic names]
+* Hassan (name)
+* Hasan ibn Ali