Find out how popular the first name Jassan has been for the last 19 years (from 2006 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jassan by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Jassan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jassan.

The history of the first name Jassan

The name Jassan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, and it is derived from the Persian word "Jasan," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the 6th century AD, during the height of the Sassanid Empire in what is now modern-day Iran.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jassan can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, there is a character named Jassan who is described as a brave and valiant warrior.

Throughout the medieval period, the name Jassan was relatively common among the Persian nobility and military elite. It was often given to sons with the hope that they would grow up to embody the qualities of bravery and courage associated with the name.

In the 13th century, a famous Persian poet and mystic named Jalaluddin Rumi was born with the given name Jassan. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Persian literary tradition and is best known for his works such as the Masnavi and the Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi.

Another notable figure who bore the name Jassan was Jassan ibn Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who lived during the 9th century. He is credited with introducing the concept of algebra to the Western world and is considered one of the greatest scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 16th century, a Persian military commander named Jassan Khan served under the Safavid dynasty. He was known for his bravery on the battlefield and played a crucial role in several military campaigns during his lifetime.

Over the centuries, the name Jassan has maintained its association with courage and strength, and it has been adopted by various cultures and communities, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to hold significant cultural and historical significance in the regions where it originated.

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