The nameLahcen
Lahcen is a boy's name, a Moroccan form of Hassan.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic al-Hasan, "the handsome, the good".
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Morocco.
History
First given in France in the mid 1940s, Lahcen peaked in the mid 1980s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Lahcen
Lahcen in France
4438thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (50 births)
1,165babies named Lahcen in France since 1900
Lahcen was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 305 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Lahcen. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Lahcen in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lahcen mean?
From the Arabic al-Hasan, "the handsome, the good".
What is the origin of the name Lahcen?
Arabic, used mainly in Morocco.
Is Lahcen a girl's or a boy's name?
Lahcen is a boy's name.