Unisex name
Hening name meaning
“quiet and tranquil”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #779
Hening is a name used for both boys and girls, taken from the Indonesian word hening, meaning quiet and tranquil. The source word describes an absence of sound as well as an inward state of calm. Both senses contribute to the meaning of the name.
What does Hening mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hening
From Indonesian hening, describing silence or an inward state of calm.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | H · He |
Name combinations with Hening
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hening, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
- Air: water, a liquid essential to life
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Meaning of each word
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Hening Parluhutan
Meaning of each word
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Parluhutan: gathering place
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Esa Hening Aprilianto
Meaning of each word
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Hening Djatmika
Meaning of each word
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
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Meaning of each word
- Hening: quiet and tranquil
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
- Masa: time, period, month
How to pronounce Hening
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /həniŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦤꦶꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮔᮤᮀ |
Is Hening a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hening is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Hening ranks #779 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hening
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
Famous people named Hening
- Hening Parlan · b. 1972
- Hening Tyas Sutji · b. 1971
- Hening Widiatmoko · b. 1964
- Rm Hening Hutomo Putro · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Hening
What is the meaning of Hening?
Hening means quiet and tranquil. From Indonesian hening, describing silence or an inward state of calm.
Is Hening a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hening is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hening?
Hening is of Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Hening have?
Hening has 2 syllables (He-ning) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hening?
Hening ranks #779 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hening?
Some ideas: Hening Wagimin Air; Hening Agam Satrya; Hening Parluhutan.
Famous people named Hening?
Notable people named Hening include Hening Parlan, Hening Tyas Sutji, Hening Widiatmoko.
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