Hassan facts for kids

Hassan, Hasan, Hassane, Haasana, Hassaan, Asan, Hassun, Hasun, Hassen, Hasson or Hasani are all different ways to spell a name or word that can mean many things. It is often a name given to people, but it can also be the name of places, events, or other interesting things around the world.

People Named Hassan

Sometimes, Hassan is a name given to people. It is a very common name in many parts of the world.

• Hassan (given name): This is an Arabic name often given to boys. Many famous people throughout history have had this name.
• Hassan (surname): This is a family name, also known as a surname. People from different backgrounds, including Arabic, Jewish, Irish, and Scottish families, might have Hassan as their last name.

Places Called Hassan

Many places around the world share the name Hassan or a similar spelling. These places can be cities, towns, or even natural landmarks.

Hassan in Space

• Hassan (crater): Far away in space, there is a crater on Enceladus. Enceladus is one of the moons that orbits the planet Saturn.

Hassan in Africa

• Abou El Hassan District: This is a district found in the country of Algeria.
• Hassan Tower: You can find this tall minaret in Rabat, Morocco. It is part of a mosque that was never fully finished.
• Hassan I Dam: This is a large dam built on the Lakhdar River in Morocco. Dams help control water and create electricity.
• Hassan I Airport: This airport serves the city of El Aaiún in Western Sahara.

Hassan in the Americas

• Hasan, Florida: This is a small community in Florida, United States.
• Chanhassen, Minnesota: This is a city located in the state of Minnesota, United States.
• Hassan Township, Minnesota: Another city in Minnesota, United States, also shares a similar name.

Hassan in Asia

• Hassan, Karnataka: This is a city in India. It is also the main city for a larger area called a district.
  • Hassan District: This is the district in India where the city of Hassan is located.
  • Hassan (Lok Sabha constituency): This is an area in India that votes for a representative in their government.
  • Hassan Airport, Karnataka: An airport located in Karnataka, India.
• Hass, Syria: This is a town in the Idlib Governorate region of Syria.
• Hasan, Ilam: A village in the Ilam Province of Iran.
• Hasan, North Khorasan: Another village, this one in the North Khorasan Province of Iran.
• Hasan, West Azerbaijan: A third village, found in the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran.
• Hasani, Iran: A village located in the Fars Province of Iran.
• Hasanov (town): A town in the country of Tajikistan.
• Hosen: This is a moshav, which is a type of farming community, in northern Israel.
• Al-Hassan Stadium: A football stadium in Irbid, Jordan, where soccer games are played.
• Hassan Town: A neighborhood or area in the city of Lahore, Pakistan.
• Khasan (urban-type settlement): A settlement in Primorsky Krai, Russia, sometimes called Hasan.
• Lake Khasan: A lake also in Primorsky Krai, Russia, sometimes called Lake Hasan.
• Mount Hasan: A volcano located in Turkey.

Hassan in Europe

• Hasan, Albania: A village in the Durrës County of Albania.
• Hašani: A village located in Bosnia.
• Hasanovići: Another village in Bosnia.
• Asanovac: A village found in Serbia.

Sporting Events Named Hassan

Some sports competitions are named Hassan.

• Hassan II Trophy: This is a football (soccer) tournament held in Morocco.
• Hassan II Golf Trophy: A golf tournament that also takes place in Morocco.
• Grand Prix Hassan II: This is a tennis tournament held in Morocco.

Other Uses of Hassan

The name Hassan can also refer to other interesting things.

• Hassans: This is the biggest law firm in Gibraltar. A law firm is a group of lawyers who work together.
• Hasan (hadith): In Islamic studies, "Hasan" is a way to describe how reliable or true an old story or saying is. It means it is considered acceptable.
• Hassan Uprising: This was a rebellion that happened between 1903 and 1904. It involved the Moro people during the Philippine–American War.
• Hassan (character): This is a character from a Pakistani TV drama series called Dastaan.
• Hassan: This is the name of a play written in 1922 by James Elroy Flecker.

See also

In Spanish: Hassan para niños

• Bani Hasan (disambiguation)
• Khasan (disambiguation)
• Hassan Mosque (disambiguation)
• Beni Ḥassān: A historical group of nomadic people from Arabia.
  • Hassaniya: A type of Arabic language spoken by the Beni Hassan people.
• Awlad Hassan: An ethnic group in Sudan who speak Arabic.
• Asan, Guam: A community on the U.S. territory of Guam.
• Asan: A city in South Korea.
• Hassane: These are traditionally powerful warrior tribes in Mauritania and Western Sahara.
• Hassan-i Sabbah: A historical leader who founded a group known as the Assassins.