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Hassan
Handsome, good
Origin
Arabic
Used in
arfr
Origin and meaning of Hassan
Hassan comes from the Arabic Ḥasan (حسن), 'handsome, good, virtuous', from the root ḥ-s-n expressing beauty and goodness. The name holds great value in Islamic tradition, since it was borne by al-Ḥasan, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for his wisdom and peace-making spirit. It is extremely common across the Arab world, Africa and Asia; related forms such as Hasan and Hassane accompany it, always tied to the idea of beauty and virtue.
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How Hassan sounds in other languages.
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