Hanane

Hanane is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is used in various Arabic-speaking regions and among diaspora communities in Europe and North America. The name derives from the Arabic word hanān (حنان), meaning tenderness, mercy, or compassion. Because Arabic is commonly transliterated into Latin script in multiple ways, variants of the name include Hanan, Hanane, Hanene, and Hannane.

In North Africa the form Hanane is particularly common, while it is also found throughout the Levant and Gulf regions. The name is usually given to girls and carries connotations of warmth and gentleness. It is primarily used as a given name; it may occasionally appear as a surname in modern naming patterns, though this is uncommon.

Related names include Hanan and Hannah, which share the same root and meaning in different languages. In contemporary culture, Hanane appears in Arabic-language literature and media as a feminine given name, reflecting cultural appreciation for tenderness as a valued virtue.