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Hassan

Boy name · 264 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hassan: 264 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 13 births in 2013.

Hassan traces back to the Arabic root ḥ-s-n, meaning "handsome" or "good," and is often associated with the concept of excellence and virtue. One of its most revered bearers is Hassan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Islamic history, while more recent examples include King Hassan II of Morocco, who modernised his country for much of the late 20th century. The name appears in place names such as Hassan, a city in Karnataka, India, though that connection is indirect rather than etymological. A notable variant is the Turkish spelling Hasan, equally common across the Muslim world. In Scotland, Hassan has been a consistent choice since the 1970s, reflecting the country's growing multicultural fabric.