حنين

Haneen

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Haneen is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Longing, yearning”.

MeaningLonging, yearning
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asحنين
Pronunciationha-NEEN
TraditionMuslim
Used inLevant, Gulf States, Egypt, Iraq

Meaning and origin of Haneen

Haneen, Ḥanīn in Arabic, means a deep longing or yearning, particularly for home or for someone dear. Hadith uses the word for the weeping of a palm trunk in Madinah. The Prophet ﷺ had once leaned on that trunk while preaching, and when he moved to a pulpit it cried out with longing for him. The name is soft and full of feeling, and it is popular all over the Arab world.

Is Haneen a Muslim name?

Muslim parents choose Haneen for its meaning of heartfelt longing, a word that recalls the hadith of the palm trunk that yearned for the Prophet ﷺ.

How popular is Haneen?

Haneen is very common in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, the Gulf and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Haneen

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haneen mean?

Haneen means 'Longing, yearning'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Haneen a Muslim name?

Muslim parents choose Haneen for its meaning of heartfelt longing, a word that recalls the hadith of the palm trunk that yearned for the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you pronounce Haneen?

Haneen is pronounced ha-NEEN.

Is Haneen a boy or girl name?

Haneen is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.