Haneen
Haneen is a Muslim girl name meaning “Longing, yearning, nostalgia”.
| Meaning | Longing, yearning, nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حنين |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEEN |
| Arabic root | ح ن ن (ḥ-n-n) — to yearn, to feel tenderness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haneen
Haneen (Ḥanīn) means a deep longing or yearning, especially for home or a loved one. In the hadith literature it is the word used for the weeping of the palm trunk in Madinah that longed for the Prophet ﷺ after he began preaching from a pulpit. The name is soft and emotive and is popular across the Arab world.
Is Haneen a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneen is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning heartfelt longing.
Where is the name Haneen used?
Very common in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, the Gulf and Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haneen mean?
Haneen means 'Longing, yearning, nostalgia'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haneen a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneen is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning heartfelt longing.
How do you write Haneen in Arabic?
Haneen is written حنين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haneen?
Haneen is pronounced ha-NEEN.