هناء

Hanaa

girlArabic

Hanaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happiness, bliss, well-being”.

MeaningHappiness, bliss, well-being
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingهناء
Pronunciationha-NAA
Arabic rootه ن أ (h-n-ʾ) — to be pleasant, wholesome
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hanaa

Hanaa is the common Egyptian and Levantine spelling of Hanāʾ, with the doubled 'a' marking the long vowel. The word means happiness and ease of life, a sense of everything being wholesome and agreeable. It has been a familiar girls' name in Egypt and the wider Arab world for generations.

Is Hanaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hanaa (Hanāʾ) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happiness and contentment.

Is Hanaa in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).

Where is the name Hanaa used?

Most common in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Palestine and the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Hanaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hanaa mean?

Hanaa means 'Happiness, bliss, well-being'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hanaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hanaa (Hanāʾ) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happiness and contentment.

How do you write Hanaa in Arabic?

Hanaa is written هناء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hanaa?

Hanaa is pronounced ha-NAA.

Is Hanaa mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.