Sasan

Sasan (ساسان) is a male first name and represents a variant of the name Sassan. Figuratively, it means 'the son of the king'.

What does the name Sasan mean?

The first name Sasan (ساسان) is an alternative spelling of Sassan. In a figurative sense, the name means 'the son of the king'. Its roots lie in ancient Persian, although the exact origin has not yet been conclusively clarified. A well-known bearer of the name is the founder of the Sassanid dynasty in Iran.

Where does the name Sasan come from?

The name Sasan has its origins in Old Persian and means 'the son of the king'. It belongs to the group of Old Persian language forms and is rooted in Persian.

How do you pronounce Sasan?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Sasan are two syllables and soft. It is pronounced as 'Sa-san' [ˈzaːzan], with the long A contributing to a warm and open sound. The repeated syllable structure provides rhythmic clarity, while the ending sounds calm and balanced. Sasan has a melodic quality and simultaneously appears determined - harmonious, present, and independent.

Popularity

In Germany, Sasan is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024 on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2011 at position 2,275. In the last ten years, Sasan has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 4,991 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks at 4,945.

Nicknames & pet names

Sasanabi / Sasi

Famous people

• Sasan Ansari (Iranian footballer)
• Sasan Gouhari (footballer from Germany)