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Hasan

Boy name · 118 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hasan: 118 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 2017.

Of Arabic origin, Hasan means "handsome" or "good," deriving from the root ḥ-s-n, which carries connotations of beauty and virtue. It is most famously borne by Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the second Shia imam, revered for his piety and peacemaking. The name also appears in popular culture through Hasan al-Banna, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the more contemporary figure Hasan Minhaj, the American comedian. The Scottish connection is modest, yet the steady use of Hasan in Scotland reflects the nation's multicultural tapestry. A notable variant, Hassan, with a double 's,' is more common globally.