Hassen

Hassen is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It is a variant of Hassan, derived from the Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan), meaning “handsome,” “good,” or “virtuous.” The spelling Hassen is common in North Africa, particularly in Tunisia and Algeria, and in communities where French or German transliteration influences usage. In English-speaking contexts, Hassan is more widely used, while Hassen appears as a local variant in certain families and among some diaspora populations.

As a given name, Hassen is used primarily within Muslim communities and often appears in combination with other names in North African naming traditions. As a surname, it can be patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Hasan/Hassan, or part of a longer family name formed from personal names.

Variants include Hassan, Hassane, Hassin, and Hassanine; transliteration differences reflect regional orthography and pronunciation. The name is associated with Islamic culture due to Hasan, the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, and it carries positive connotations of goodness and virtue in Arabic.

Geographic distribution shows its strongest presence in the Maghreb, with established immigrant communities in Europe, including France and Germany, and in diaspora populations around the world. Notable individuals bearing the name Hassen exist in various fields, reflecting its use across Arabic-speaking communities and their descendants.

See also: Hassan, Hassane, Hasan.