حنّان

Hannan

unisexArabic

Hannan is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Compassionate, tender-hearted”.

MeaningCompassionate, tender-hearted
GenderUnisex
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحنّان
Pronunciationhan-NAAN
Arabic rootح ن ن (ḥ-n-n) — to feel tenderness, compassion
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hannan

Hannan most precisely renders Ḥannān, an intensive form meaning very compassionate, which is used as a boy's name. In Pakistan and elsewhere the same spelling is also used for girls as a variant of Ḥanān, tenderness. Both come from the root of loving compassion.

Is Hannan a Muslim name?

Yes. Hannan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate; it is used for boys and, as a form of Hanan, for girls.

Is Hannan in the Quran?

The root appears in the description of Yahya: 'and tenderness from Us' (Quran 19:13).

Where is the name Hannan used?

Used in South Asia and the Arab world; Hanan is more common for girls.

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Spellings and variants of Hannan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hannan mean?

Hannan means 'Compassionate, tender-hearted'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hannan a Muslim name?

Yes. Hannan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate; it is used for boys and, as a form of Hanan, for girls.

How do you write Hannan in Arabic?

Hannan is written حنّان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hannan?

Hannan is pronounced han-NAAN.

Is Hannan mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in the description of Yahya: 'and tenderness from Us' (Quran 19:13).

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