Handsome, good, or benefactor
Derived from the Arabic root h-s-n, the name signifies beauty, goodness, and excellence. It is historically significant as the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, contributing to its enduring popularity across the Muslim world.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the second Shia Imam
NBA basketball player
Comedian and host of Patriot Act
Egyptian schoolteacher and imam
Loyal friend and half-brother to the protagonist · The Kite Runner