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Alhassan
How to Pronounce Alhassan
Pronounced al-hah-SAHN /ˌæl.hɑˈsɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Al-Hassan, 'the handsome; the good, the beautiful' (hasan, 'good, handsome', with the definite article al-)Medium
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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.
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What does the name Alhassan mean?
Alhassan is Arabic for 'the handsome; the good, the beautiful' (Al-Hassan).
How do you pronounce Alhassan?
It's said al-hah-SAHN /ˌæl.hɑˈsɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
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.