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Hassen

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-sen /ˈhɑ.sɛn/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Hassan/Hasan — from the Arabic hasan, 'good; handsome; beautiful; a benefactor'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Good; handsome; a benefactor: Hassen is a form of Hassan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HAH-sen').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form/spelling of Hassan/Hasan — from the Arabic hasan, 'good; handsome; beautiful; a benefactor'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8545 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319782024

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

Hassen is a form/spelling of Hassan/Hasan — from the Arabic hasan, 'good; handsome; beautiful; a benefactor' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'HAH-sen').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and North African families. Rare in this form, good-and-handsome at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hassan means 'good; handsome; beautiful; a benefactor' in Arabic — Hassen is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HAH-sen').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Hassan — routes layered

Variations

HassanHasanHassine

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hassen mean?

Hassen is a form of Hassan/Hasan — Arabic 'good; handsome; a benefactor'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hassen?

It's said HAH-sen /ˈhɑ.sɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hassen a boy or girl name?

Hassen is a boy's name.

How popular is Hassen?

Hassen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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