Alhassan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahlh-ahss-ahn
Origin: Nigeria
gender-male

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Region Origin: Africa
Meaning: Of Arabic origin, meaning "handsome" or "good-looking."

Alhassan is a masculine given name of Western African origin, derived from the Arabic name Hasan, which means 'handsome' or 'good'. The name has been used in West Africa for centuries and is a variant of Hassan, often prefixed with 'al-' indicating respect or nobility. Over time, the name has become more widespread globally, particularly in Africa and among Muslim communities. Alhassan is significant because it reflects cultural and linguistic exchange between Arabic and African traditions.

Alhassan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alhassan is currently #15287 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Alhassan is currently #15286 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alhassan is currently #7782 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Alhassan is currently #3332 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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