Ghassan
Meaning of Ghassan
Ghassan is a male name with Persian and Arabic origins. In Persian, it is pronounced as gha-SAHN (/ɢæsːæn/), while in Arabic, it is also pronounced as gha-SAHN (/ɣasːan/). This name has variations such as Ghassane and Ghasan. Although not extremely common, Ghassan has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States of America over the years. In recent years, its popularity has ranged from ranking around 5000 to 9000 in terms of occurrences. While Ghassan may not be widely known, it carries an exotic charm and cultural significance for those seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as gha-SAHN (/ɢæsːæn/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as gha-SAHN (/ɣasːan/)
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Notable People Named Ghassan
| Ghassan Fayiz Kanafani was a prominent Palestinian author and politician, known as one of the leading novelists in the Arab world and his works were translated into over 17 languages. |
| Ghassan Salamé is a Lebanese academic and former Lebanese Minister of Culture who also served as the head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. |
| Ghassan Massoud is a Syrian actor and filmmaker, best known for his role as Saladin in the 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven. |
| Ghassan Andoni is a Palestinian activist. |
