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Alassane

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-lah-SAHN /ɑː.lɑːˈsɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Fulani/Senegalese) form of the Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the good; the handsome.' Borne by African leaders such as Alassane Ouattara. A dignified name.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Al-Hassan: Alassane means 'the good, the handsome' (said 'ah-lah-SAHN'). Dignified and rich.
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Origin MediumArabic, Wolof
MeaningA West African (Fulani/Senegalese) form of the Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the good; the handsome.' Borne by African leaders such as Alassane Ouattara. A dignified name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9761 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alassane is a Fulani/Senegalese form of the Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the good; the handsome.' Widespread across West Africa and carried by public figures like Alassane Ouattara, it reads as a dignified, meaning-rich name (said 'ah-lah-SAHN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly within West African families. Rare, dignified, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Alassane is a West African form of the Arabic Al-Hassan ('the good; the handsome'), borne by leaders such as the Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara (said 'ah-lah-SAHN').
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References - Alassane — West African (Fulani/Senegalese) form of Al-Hassan

Variations

AlhassaneLassanaAl-Hassan

Nicknames

AlaSane

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alassane mean?

Alassane is a West African form of the Arabic Al-Hassan, meaning 'the good; the handsome.'

How do you pronounce Alassane?

It's said ah-lah-SAHN /ɑː.lɑːˈsɑːn/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Alassane a boy or girl name?

Alassane is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alassane?

Alassane is a rare name in the U.S.

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