Hanane
Hanane is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, French-style North African spelling origin, meaning “Tenderness and compassion”.
| Meaning | Tenderness and compassion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, French-style North African spelling |
| Written as | حنان |
| Pronunciation | ha-NAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Hanane
Hanane is the way Ḥanān is written in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, following French spelling, where a final e keeps the n sound clear. It is exactly the same name as Hanan, carrying the meaning of tenderness and loving compassion. The -ane ending is common in North African forms of names. Imane and Nawal are other familiar examples from the same region.
Is Hanane a Muslim name?
Hanane is the North African way of writing Hanan, whose meaning of tenderness comes from the Quran: 'And tenderness (ḥanānan) from Us, and purity' (Quran 19:13).
How popular is Hanane?
Hanane is common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and with North African families in France and Belgium.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanane mean?
Hanane means 'Tenderness and compassion'. It is of Arabic, French-style North African spelling origin.
Is Hanane a Muslim name?
Hanane is the North African way of writing Hanan, whose meaning of tenderness comes from the Quran: 'And tenderness (ḥanānan) from Us, and purity' (Quran 19:13).
How do you pronounce Hanane?
Hanane is pronounced ha-NAAN.
Is Hanane a boy or girl name?
Hanane is usually a girl name.