The nameHanan
Hanan is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the early 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic hanan, "tenderness, affection".
Origin
Arabic. Hanan is also a Hebrew name, for boys.
History
First given in France in the early 1970s, Hanan peaked in the early 1980s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Hanan
Hanan in France
5576thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (95 births)
1,380babies named Hanan in France since 1900
Hanan was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 730 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Hanan. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Hanan in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanan mean?
From the Arabic hanan, "tenderness, affection".
What is the origin of the name Hanan?
Arabic. Hanan is also a Hebrew name, for boys.
Is Hanan a girl's or a boy's name?
Hanan is a girl's name.