Hasina

Hasina is a feminine given name of Arabic origin used across South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide. The name is commonly associated with virtues such as goodness and beauty, and it is often described as meaning virtuous or good. The spelling varies: Hasina, Hasinah, Haseena, and other transliterations appear in different languages, including Bengali and Urdu.

The most prominent bearer is Sheikh Hasina Wazed (born 1947), the Prime Minister of Bangladesh since 2009 and leader of the Awami League. She previously served as prime minister from 1996 to 2001. Her political career has had a major influence on the country’s politics and development, and she is one of the longest-serving leaders in Bangladesh’s history.

Beyond Sheikh Hasina, Hasina is a common given name among women in South Asia and the Muslim world, used by people in politics, the arts, sports, and the diaspora. Because it is a given name rather than a single figure, the term often appears in biographical contexts with clarifications about the individual being discussed.