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Hasset

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Pronounced hah-SET /hɑˈsɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic (Ethiopia) Hasset — variously 'good news; happiness/joy'; sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Good news; joy: Hasset is Ethiopian. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'hah-SET'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowEthiopian, Amharic
MeaningFrom the Amharic (Ethiopia) Hasset — variously 'good news; happiness/joy'; sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6944 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062025

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

Hasset comes from the Amharic (Ethiopia) Hasset — variously 'good news; happiness/joy' (sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'hah-SET').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, good-news at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hasset is an Amharic (Ethiopia) name, variously 'good news; happiness/joy' — a crisp, warm name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'hah-SET').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Hasset — Amharic; routes uncertain

Variations

HasetHassett

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hasset mean?

Hasset is an Amharic (Ethiopia) name, variously 'good news; happiness/joy'; sources vary, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Hasset?

It's said hah-SET /hɑˈsɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hasset a boy or girl name?

Hasset is a girl's name.

How popular is Hasset?

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

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