The nameAssane
Assane is a boy's name from West Africa, a form of Hassan.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
A Senegalese form of Hassan, from the Arabic, "handsome, good".
Origin
Arabic, through Wolof.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Assane
Assane in France
1361stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (25 births)
515babies named Assane in France since 1900
Assane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 170 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Assane. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Assane in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Variants and related names
Assane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Assane mean?
A Senegalese form of Hassan, from the Arabic, "handsome, good".
What is the origin of the name Assane?
Arabic, through Wolof.
Is Assane a girl's or a boy's name?
Assane is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Assane?
Variants and related names of Assane include Hassan.