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Hamna: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

حمنہ

حَمْنَة

What Hamna means

The meaning of Hamna (حمنہ) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Muslim girl’s name. The details are below.

Hamna at a glance

Meaning
Meaning disputed
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ham-na
Syllables
2
Letters
5
First letter
H · ح

Origin and history of Hamna

Meaning disputed

Used for its association with the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh. The dictionary senses under ح م ن (small ticks) are not what families intend, so we give no meaning.

Rootح م ن

The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.

How to say and write Hamna

Say it
ham-na2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Hamna
Urdu
حمنہ
Original script
حَمْنَة
Other spellings
Hamnah
Known bearer
Hamna bint Jahsh, sister of Zainab bint Jahsh

Sibling names for Hamna

Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Hamna.

Names like Hamna

Names that sound like Hamna

Questions about the name Hamna

What does the name Hamna mean?

We found no entry for Hamna in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Hamna a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Hamna is a girl’s name.

Is Hamna a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamna is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Used for its association with the Companion Hamna bint Jahsh. The dictionary senses under ح م ن (small ticks) are not what families intend, so we give no meaning.

How do you pronounce Hamna?

Say it “ham-na”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Hamna in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Hamna is written حمنہ. In its original script: حَمْنَة.

What are other spellings of Hamna?

Hamna is also spelled Hamnah.

Who is a famous person named Hamna?

Hamna bint Jahsh, sister of Zainab bint Jahsh

Is the meaning of Hamna verified?

Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.