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Hamna

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Pronounced HAM-nuh /ˈhɑːm.nə/Medium

Meaning: Hamna is an Arabic name best known from Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a sister-in-law to him. The literal sense is not securely established — glosses such as 'blessing' or a link to a dark grape are offered but not agreed — and we note that uncertainty honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of Islamic heritage: Hamna was borne by Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet (said 'HAM-nuh'). The literal meaning is not settled, which we note.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningHamna is an Arabic name best known from Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a sister-in-law to him. The literal sense is not securely established — glosses such as 'blessing' or a link to a dark grape are offered but not agreed — and we note that uncertainty honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#16102 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hamna is an Arabic name carried since the earliest years of Islam by Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for tending the wounded at Uhud. Its literal sense is not securely documented — several glosses circulate — and we note that uncertainty rather than pick one. It is widely used in Muslim families today (said 'HAM-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for girls and is newly emerging. Arabic, honored, and uncommon.

Did you know? Hamna bint Jahsh was among the women who tended the wounded at the battle of Uhud — one of the early companions of the Prophet, and the reason the name is honored today.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Hamna — Arabic name; Hamna bint Jahsh, companion of the Prophet; literal gloss unsettled

Variations

HamnahHumnaHamnaa

Nicknames

HamiAmnaNuna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamna mean?

Hamna is an Arabic name borne by Hamna bint Jahsh, a companion of the Prophet. Its literal sense is not securely documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hamna?

It's said HAM-nuh /ˈhɑːm.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hamna a boy or girl name?

Hamna is a girl's name.

How popular is Hamna?

Hamna is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S., though it is well used in Muslim families elsewhere.

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