Hesen is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “beautiful”, “handsome”, “goodly”, “gentle”, “good-mannered”, “virtuous”. It is derived from the H6-S-N root which is common in the Quran. Hesen is a common name among Muslims out of love for Hesen bin Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his family and companions.