Unisex name
Hanan name meaning
“tender affection”
Hanan is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “tender affection”. In Indonesian naming, its usual source is Arabic ḥanān, a word expressing affection or tenderness. These two closely connected senses of the Arabic source word explain the meaning of Hanan as a given name.
What does Hanan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Hanan
In Indonesian naming, usually from Arabic ḥanān, meaning affection or tenderness.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hanan in Islam and the Quran
Hanan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وحنانا) does, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 13.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hanan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hanan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Hanan Nuriman Abdurrochim
Meaning of each word
- Hanan: tender affection
- Nuriman: light of faith
- Abdurrochim: servant of the Ever-Merciful
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Meaning of each word
- Hanan: tender affection
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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Hanan Isnan
Meaning of each word
- Hanan: tender affection
- Isnan: two
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Meaning of each word
- Millah: religion or way of belief
- Hanan: tender affection
- Fachrul: pride, honor
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Hanan Raji
Meaning of each word
- Hanan: tender affection
- Raji: one who hopes
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Meaning of each word
- Hanan: tender affection
- Adha: sacrifice; sacrificial offering
- Rifa: eminence; high standing
How to pronounce Hanan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hanan/ |
| Arabic script | حنان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮔᮔ᮪ |
Is Hanan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hanan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Hanan ranks #161 among unisex names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hanan
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
Famous people named Hanan
- Hanan Attaki · b. 1981
- Hanan A. Rozak · b. 1960
- Hanan Zulkarnain · b. 1963
- Hanan Situpora
- Hanan Soeharto · b. 1957
- Hanan Suharto
- Hanan Utama · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Hanan
What is the meaning of Hanan?
Hanan means tender affection. In Indonesian naming, usually from Arabic ḥanān, meaning affection or tenderness.
Is Hanan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hanan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hanan?
Hanan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hanan in the Quran?
Hanan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وحنانا) does, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 13.
How many syllables does Hanan have?
Hanan has 2 syllables (Ha-nan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hanan?
Hanan ranks #161 among unisex names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hanan?
Some ideas: Hanan Nuriman Abdurrochim; Hanan Masyhur Ghazi; Hanan Isnan.
Famous people named Hanan?
Notable people named Hanan include Hanan Attaki, Hanan A. Rozak, Hanan Zulkarnain.
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