Hani
Hani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Happy, content, delighted”.
| Meaning | Happy, content, delighted |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هاني |
| Pronunciation | HAA-nee |
| Arabic root | ه ن أ (h-n-ʾ) — to be pleasant, wholesome |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hani
Hani (Hāniʾ) means one who is happy and content, enjoying a life that is pleasant and wholesome. The name is old in Arabia; Hāniʾ ibn ʿUrwa of Kufa is remembered for sheltering Muslim ibn ʿAqīl, the envoy of al-Ḥusayn. Today it is a common name throughout the Arab world.
Is Hani a Muslim name?
Yes. Hani is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happy and content.
Is Hani in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).
Where is the name Hani used?
Very common in Egypt (often spelled Hany), Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon.
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Spellings and variants of Hani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hani mean?
Hani means 'Happy, content, delighted'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hani a Muslim name?
Yes. Hani is an Arabic Muslim name meaning happy and content.
How do you write Hani in Arabic?
Hani is written هاني in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hani?
Hani is pronounced HAA-nee.
Is Hani mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).