Hanin

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Pronounced hah-NEEN /hɑːˈniːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hanin, 'longing; tender yearning; compassion; deep affection.' A soft, feeling-rich name.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Arabic name: Hanin means 'longing; deep affection' (said 'hah-NEEN'). Soft and feeling-rich.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hanin, 'longing; tender yearning; compassion; deep affection.' A soft, feeling-rich name.

U.S. rank (2019)#12939 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hanin comes from the Arabic for 'longing; tender yearning.' It reads soft and feeling-rich - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-NEEN').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Hanin is Arabic for 'longing; tender yearning; compassion' - a soft, feeling-rich name that speaks of deep affection (said 'hah-NEEN').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Hanin — Arabic 'longing; tender yearning'

Variations

HaneenHanineHaneen

Nicknames

HaniNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanin mean?

Hanin is Arabic for 'longing; tender yearning; compassion.'

How do you pronounce Hanin?

It's said hah-NEEN /hɑːˈniːn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Hanin a boy or girl name?

Hanin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hanin?

Hanin is extremely rare in the U.S.