Haniyya
Haniyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happy, pleasant, wholesome”.
| Meaning | Happy, pleasant, wholesome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هنية |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ه ن أ (h-n-ʾ) — to be pleasant, wholesome |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haniyya
Haniyya is a spelling that doubles the 'y', reflecting the form hanīyya, a softened pronunciation of hanīʾa (pleasant, wholesome). In practice it is treated as another way of writing Haniya, a girls' name about happiness and contentment.
Is Haniyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Haniyya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happy and pleasant.
Is Haniyya in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).
Where is the name Haniyya used?
An uncommon spelling, seen in North Africa and among Arab families.
Gifts with the name Haniyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haniyya mean?
Haniyya means 'Happy, pleasant, wholesome'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haniyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Haniyya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happy and pleasant.
How do you write Haniyya in Arabic?
Haniyya is written هنية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haniyya?
Haniyya is pronounced ha-NEE-yah.
Is Haniyya mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Eat and drink in satisfaction (hanīʾan)' (Quran 52:19).