Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Alhassan
Alhassan
Alhassan Pronunciation
Alhassan is pronounced al-hah-SAHN /ΛΓ¦l.hΙΛsΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the handsome; the good, the beautiful' (hasan, 'good, handsome', with the definite article al-)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Alhassan comes from Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the handsome; the good, the beautiful' (hasan, 'good, handsome', with the definite article al-). The name honors Hasan ibn Ali, the Prophet's beloved grandson. A warm, classic, dignified name across the Arab and West African worlds (said 'al-hah-SAHN'; nickname Hassan).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and West African families. Rare, the-handsome-and-good at the root, and dignified.
Variations
Nicknames
Themes & Styles
If you like Alhassanβ¦
Browse the whole category: All Arabic names → Β· All origins →
Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Alhassan?
Alhassan is pronounced al-hah-SAHN (/ΛΓ¦l.hΙΛsΙn/). Press play above to hear Alhassan said aloud.
How do you say Alhassan?
Alhassan is said al-hah-SAHN (/ΛΓ¦l.hΙΛsΙn/). Press play above to hear Alhassan said aloud.
What does the name Alhassan mean?
Alhassan is Arabic for 'the handsome; the good, the beautiful' (Al-Hassan).
Is Alhassan a boy or girl name?
Alhassan is a boy's name.
How popular is Alhassan?
Alhassan is a rare name in the U.S.