AlHasi

Alhasi is a transliteration of the Arabic nisba الحاسي, used in reference to people and places in the Arab world and the broader Maghreb. As a surname, Alhasi and its variants identify origin from a place or tribe associated with the name Hassi or al-Hassi, with spellings including Al-Hassi, Alhassi, Al-Hasi, and Hassi. The exact etymology and usage can vary by country and family tradition.

In geography, the component Hassi appears in numerous toponyms across North Africa, and it is common for transliteration to render these names with the prefix Al- or without. While Alhasi is not widely attested as an independent geographic entry in standard reference works, it may occur as a shortened or variant rendering of longer place names containing Hassi.

In historical or genealogical contexts, the nisba is used to signal affiliation with a particular locale, clan, or lineage associated with the root name Hassi. The practice of forming nisbas from place-names is widespread in Arabic-speaking regions and has produced many surname variants.

See also: Hassi; Al-Hassi; North African toponymy; Arabic-language surnames.

Notes: Spelling is variable due to transliteration from Arabic; Alhasi may be found in different texts with related but distinct roots.