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Haneen

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Haneen: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2018.

Rooted in Arabic, Haneen comes from حنين (hanin) meaning “yearning” or “longing” – a poetic name that evokes deep emotion. One well-known bearer is Haneen Zoabi, the former Israeli Arab member of the Knesset whose political activism brought the name international attention. While no major places share the name, its softer variant Haneenah appears occasionally, and the root appears in classical Arabic poetry about homesickness and love. In Scotland, Haneen has grown in use since the early 2000s, reflecting the country’s multicultural community. It offers a lyrical, meaningful choice for parents drawn to names with a sense of heartfelt desire.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20184 babies
Latest (2018)
#6804 babies
Total births
4since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2018 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).