The nameHanane

Hanane is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "tenderness". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Hanane comes from the Arabic hanan, "tenderness, affection".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Hanan.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1980s.

Popularity of the name Hanane

Hanane in France

1628thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (260 births)
4,730babies named Hanane in France since 1900
0130260 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hanane was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,175 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Hanane. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Hanane in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hanane mean?

Hanane comes from the Arabic hanan, "tenderness, affection".

What is the origin of the name Hanane?

Arabic. It is also spelled Hanan.

Is Hanane a girl's or a boy's name?

Hanane is a girl's name.