Haneen
Haneen is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Longing, yearning”.
| Meaning | Longing, yearning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حنين |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, 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.
Gifts with the name Haneen
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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.