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Hanin

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Meaning

Longing, yearning

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حنين
Urdu حنین
Persian حنین
Bengali হানিন
Pashto حنین

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Hanin is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Longing, yearning', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Hanin, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hanin comes from the same Arabic root h-n-n as Hanan, meaning "longing" or "yearning."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-ن-ن (ḥ-n-n, 'to yearn, long for'). Hanin means 'longing, yearning.'

Islamic Significance

Longing is given a direction in the Quran: and to your Lord direct your longing (94:8).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.