Hamna
Hamna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “After the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh”.
| Meaning | After the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حمنة |
| Pronunciation | HAM-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Hamna
Hamna, ḥamna in Arabic, is an old Arabian name, and nobody is quite sure what it literally means. Classical dictionaries connect it with a small creature or a type of plant, and some popular name lists give grape. Families choose it above all for Ḥamna bint Jaḥsh, a woman Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. She was the sister of his wife Zaynab bint Jaḥsh and was married to the Companion Muṣʿab ibn ʿUmayr.
Is Hamna a Muslim name?
Muslim parents give the name Hamna chiefly to honour the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh.
How popular is Hamna?
Hamna is very popular in Pakistan and among South Asian Muslims, though seldom used in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Hamna
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Spellings and variants of Hamna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamna mean?
Hamna means 'After the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hamna a Muslim name?
Muslim parents give the name Hamna chiefly to honour the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh.
How do you pronounce Hamna?
Hamna is pronounced HAM-nah.
Is Hamna a boy or girl name?
Hamna is usually a girl name.