Hanin
A girls’ name of Arabic origin, meaning yearning; tender affection.
Hanin by the numbers
Hanin was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 9 babies in 1999, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hanin. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- HaniaGod is gracious; form of Hannah106 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hananmerciful or compassionate25 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hanihappy, joyful14 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hanishappy; delighted6 in England and Wales (2025)
- Halin3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Havensafe place or harbor1,195 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Hanin
Names that are said the same way as Hanin, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean gentleness
Like Hanin, each of these has gentleness in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Leahweary; also delicate5,168 in the US (2017)
- Alicenoble, of noble kind825 in England and Wales (2025)
- Delilahdelicate, languishing1,180 in England and Wales (2025)
- Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 in England and Wales (2025)
- Alisonnoble kind; a form of Alice812 in the US (2017)
- Almanourishing, kind222 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean love
Like Hanin, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Rosethe rose flower; symbol of love666 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mollybeloved; a diminutive of Mary405 in England and Wales (2025)
- Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Amybeloved1,724 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hanin
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