Hanieh
Hanieh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happy, content; pleasant”.
| Meaning | Happy, content; pleasant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Persian spelling of Hāniya) |
| Arabic spelling | هانیه |
| Pronunciation | hah-nee-YEH |
| Arabic root | ه ن أ (h-n-ʾ) — to be pleasant, wholesome |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hanieh
Hanieh is the Persian form of the Arabic Hāniya, generally explained as 'happy' or 'content', from the root h-n-ʾ, which gives hanīʾ (wholesome, pleasant). It became a very popular girl's name in Iran from the 1980s onward. In Arabic the name is more often spelled Haniya or Hania.
Is Hanieh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanieh is an Arabic-derived Muslim name, generally understood as 'happy' or 'content'.
Where is the name Hanieh used?
Very common in Iran; Haniya and Hania are used in the Arab world and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Hanieh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanieh mean?
Hanieh means 'Happy, content; pleasant'. It comes from Arabic (Persian spelling of Hāniya).
Is Hanieh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanieh is an Arabic-derived Muslim name, generally understood as 'happy' or 'content'.
How do you write Hanieh in Arabic?
Hanieh is written هانیه in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hanieh?
Hanieh is pronounced hah-nee-YEH.