Hanaan
Hanaan is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tenderness and compassion”.
| Meaning | Tenderness and compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حنان |
| Pronunciation | ha-NAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Hanaan
Hanaan writes Ḥanān with a doubled a to show that the second vowel is long. The name speaks of warm tenderness and loving mercy, like the care a mother feels for her child. It shares its root with Ḥanīn, longing, and with al-Ḥannān, the Most Compassionate, a name of God. Hanan is the more common way to write it, and Hanane is the North African form.
Is Hanaan a Muslim name?
Muslims use Hanaan as a name with a Quranic word at its heart, found in the description of the Prophet Yahya: 'and tenderness (ḥanānan) from Us, and purity' (Quran 19:13).
How popular is Hanaan?
Hanaan is an occasional spelling, found mostly in the diaspora and in Pakistan beside the more usual Hanan.
Gifts with the name Hanaan
- Hanaan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hanaan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hanaan
Names similar to Hanaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanaan mean?
Hanaan means 'Tenderness and compassion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hanaan a Muslim name?
Muslims use Hanaan as a name with a Quranic word at its heart, found in the description of the Prophet Yahya: 'and tenderness (ḥanānan) from Us, and purity' (Quran 19:13).
How do you pronounce Hanaan?
Hanaan is pronounced ha-NAAN.
Is Hanaan a boy or girl name?
Hanaan is usually a girl name.