Hanine

Hanine (Arabic: حنين) is primarily a feminine given name in Arabic-speaking communities. It is also found as a surname and, less commonly, as a place name in transliterations from Arabic. The name derives from the Arabic root ح-ن-ن, connected with tenderness, longing, and nostalgia. Consequently, Hanine is often translated into English as "nostalgia" or "tenderness," though the emotional nuance can be broader.

Variants in spelling include Haneen, Hanein, Hanin, and Hanene. These forms reflect differences in transliteration and pronunciation across regions and alphabets. The name is used across many Arab countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, and among diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

In geography, some toponyms may incorporate the same root, but there is no single globally prominent locality universally identified by the exact spelling Hanine in major gazetteers. Local spellings and related names may exist in particular towns, villages, or districts.

Notable people named Hanine exist, but there is no widely recognized figure associated with this spelling in standard reference works. The name often reflects family or regional naming traditions.

See also: Haneen, Hanin.