Hassan

See also: hassan

English

Etymology 1

From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong).

Proper noun

Hassan

  1. (Islam) The eldest son of Ali and brother of Husayn, both are Imams.
  2. A male given name used by Muslims.
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Etymology 2

Arabic حَسَّان (ḥassān, doer of good)

Proper noun

Hassan

  1. A male given name
Alternative forms
  • Hassaan

Etymology 3

From Hebrew חסן, which means "cantor", or "good cantor", derived from the Arabic "good" and the Hebrew "cantor".

Proper noun

Hassan

  1. A Jewish surname.

Etymology 4

Anglicized form of Irish Ó hOsáin.

Proper noun

Hassan

  1. A surname of Irish origin.

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