هێمن

Hemin

boyKurdish (Sorani)

Hemin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Calm, gentle, serene”.

MeaningCalm, gentle, serene
GenderBoy
OriginKurdish (Sorani)
Arabic spellingهێمن
PronunciationHAY-min
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Hemin

Hemin (Hêmin) is a Sorani Kurdish word meaning 'calm, quiet, gentle'. It is well known as the pen name of Hêmin Mukriyanî, one of the most celebrated twentieth-century Kurdish poets from Mahabad. As a given name it is popular in Iraqi and Iranian Kurdistan.

Is Hemin a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Hemin is a Kurdish name meaning 'calm', used by Kurdish Muslim families. A similar Arabic name in meaning is Hādī or Sakīn.

Where is the name Hemin used?

Common among Sorani-speaking Kurds.

Gifts with the name Hemin

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Hemin

HêminHeemin

Read more

More boy names like Hemin

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hemin mean?

Hemin means 'Calm, gentle, serene'. It comes from Kurdish (Sorani).

Is Hemin a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Hemin is a Kurdish name meaning 'calm', used by Kurdish Muslim families. A similar Arabic name in meaning is Hādī or Sakīn.

How do you write Hemin in Arabic?

Hemin is written هێمن in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hemin?

Hemin is pronounced HAY-min.

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