حسن
Male Muslim Name  ·  Spelling Variant of Hassan

Hasan — Beautiful, good — the classical Arabic spelling of the Prophet's grandson

Hasan is a widely used spelling variant of Hassan — different transliteration, same Arabic name, same meaning, same blessing.

Hasan and Hassan are different English spellings of the same Arabic name حسن.

Hasan is the single-s spelling that is actually the standard Arabic transliteration of حسن — Hassan with double 's' is the anglicised form. In the Arab world, especially the Levant and Gulf, Hasan is the common spelling. Same person: Hasan ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, the leader of the youth of Paradise, the man of extraordinary generosity.

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Meaning

What Hasan means

Hasan means: Beautiful, good — the classical Arabic spelling of the Prophet's grandson. The name comes from the Arabic حسن and carries the same deep Islamic meaning regardless of which spelling is used.

Hasan is the single-s spelling that is actually the standard Arabic transliteration of حسن — Hassan with double 's' is the anglicised form. In the Arab world, especially the Levant and Gulf, Hasan is the common spelling. Same person: Hasan ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, the leader of the youth of Paradise, the man of extraordinary generosity.

For the complete dictionary meaning, Arabic root analysis, letter-by-letter Ilm ul Huroof reading, and the full spiritual portrait — see the complete Hassan page.

All Spellings

How Hassan is spelled around the world

The name حسن is transliterated into English differently across different Muslim communities and traditions. All spellings are equally valid — they all refer to the same Arabic name with the same meaning:

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Frequently Asked Questions

About the name Hasan

What does the name Hasan mean?
Hasan means: Beautiful, good — the classical Arabic spelling of the Prophet's grandson. It is a spelling variant of Hassan — different English transliteration of the same Arabic name حسن.
Is Hasan the same as Hassan?
Yes — Hasan and Hassan are different English spellings of the same Arabic name. They carry identical meaning and identical Islamic heritage.
Is Hasan a good Islamic name?
Yes, Hasan is an excellent Islamic name. It is a valid transliteration of Hassan (حسن) — Beautiful, good — the classical Arabic spelling of the Prophet's grandson.
Which spelling is correct — Hasan or Hassan?
Both are correct. Arabic names can be spelled multiple ways in English because English does not have a standardised system for transliterating Arabic letters. The Arabic name حسن is the same regardless of English spelling. Use whichever spelling your community and family prefers.
What is the Ilm ul Huroof reading of Hasan?
The Ilm ul Huroof reading is based on the Arabic letters of the name, not the English spelling. See the complete letter-by-letter spiritual reading on the Hassan page.

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