Hassan
Hassan is the alternative form of Hasan.
Proper noun (1)
Hassan (plural Hassans)
- A male given name from Arabic.
- A surname from Arabic.
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Meaning of Hasan
Proper noun
Hasan (countable and uncountable, plural Hasans)
- The eldest son of Ali and brother of Husayn, both are Imams.
- A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims.
Proper noun (2)
Hassan (plural Hassans)
- A Jewish surname from Hebrew.
Proper noun (3)
Hassan (plural Hassans)
- A surname from Irish.
Proper noun (4)
Hassan
Synonyms of Hassan
- Hasan bin Ali
Forms of Hassan
| plural | Hassans |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hassaan |
Origin of Hassan
From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, “fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong”).
From Arabic حَسَّان (ḥassān, “doer of good”).
From Hebrew חַזָּן (khazán, “cantor”), possibly via Ladino hassan.
Words formed from Hassan
Questions about Hassan
- What does Hassan mean?
- Hassan means a male given name from Arabic.
- What is Hassan the alternative form of?
- Hassan is the alternative form of Hasan.
- What part of speech is Hassan?
- Hassan is a proper noun.
Words near Hassan in the dictionary
Source and license
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