Haniyya
Haniyya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Happy and pleasant”.
| Meaning | Happy and pleasant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هنية |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Haniyya
Haniyya doubles the y, reflecting the form hanīyya. That form is a softened way of saying hanīʾa, which means pleasant and wholesome. In everyday use it is simply treated as another spelling of Haniya. Like Haniya, it is a girls' name centred on joy and contentment, and this less common spelling is mostly seen in North Africa and among Arab families elsewhere.
Is Haniyya a Muslim name?
Haniyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happy and pleasant, from the root in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).
How popular is Haniyya?
Haniyya is an uncommon spelling, found in North Africa and among Arab families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haniyya mean?
Haniyya means 'Happy and pleasant'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haniyya a Muslim name?
Haniyya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happy and pleasant, from the root in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).
How do you pronounce Haniyya?
Haniyya is pronounced ha-NEE-yah.
Is Haniyya a boy or girl name?
Haniyya is usually a girl name.