Hania Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Hania

Hania is a feminine name that comes from a variety of cultural backgrounds. In Arabic, it is one of the few variants of the name Hanniya, which means ‘pleasant.’ Some sources speculate that from Polish origins, Hania is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Hanna. It is a form of Hannah, notably borne by the prophet Samuel’s mother, and signifies ‘favor or grace (1).’ Hania is also found in Cherokee Native American and Hopi tribes, where it represents a ‘spirit warrior.’

Although it may vary with varying languages and cultures, the most commonly used pronunciation is Ha-nia or ha-NEE-yah. For instance, in Persian, it is often spelled as Hanieh. Haniya, Haniyah, Henya, Anya, Haneeah, Hannia, and Hany are some variants of this name. The masculine forms of the name include Hanan, Hano, and Channan. Additionally, the name lends itself to several nicknames, including Hani, Nia, Hano, and Han.

There are a few famous personalities who bear the name Hania. Hania Aamir is a renowned Pakistani actress known for her appearances in Urdu television shows and films. She embarked on her acting career with the comedy film ‘Janaan’ in 2016, earning a Lux Style Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Another notable figure is Hania Rani, who is a Polish pianist, composer, and singer, showcasing her talent in the world of music. Hania Robledo stands out as an art director, having received a nomination at the 75th Academy Awards in the category of Best Art Direction for her remarkable work on the film ‘Frida.’ And finally, Hania Aidi is an athlete from Tunisia who competes in javelin throw events at the Paralympics. She has participated in four Summer Paralympic games, winning silver medals at three of them. Additionally, she has earned medals three times at the World Championships and has held the world record in F54 javelin throw multiple times during her career.

Hania also takes its place in popular culture as the title of a 2019 Pakistani thriller drama television series. The series features Junaid Khan as Junaid, Osama Tahir as Rohaan, and Zoya Nasir as Hania in lead roles.

Hania

Meaning Favor; Grace; Pleasant

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin Arabic

Lucky Number 6

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Hania?

Pronounced as hah-nee-uh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Hania in Arabic.

Hania On The Popularity Chart

Hania has seen a rise in popularity and ranking over the last few years. Take a look at the SSA graphs below.

Popularity Over Time

Though the name was not popular in the early 1990s, it slowly gained popularity as the years passed, finally reaching its peak in 2019.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Hania’s rank has fluctuated over the years. In the last decade, the ranking of the name has significantly improved. Check the graph below for year-wise details.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Hania

Do you like the rustic and calming sound of the name Hania? Let’s explore some names that have a similar musical sound as Hania.

Popular Sibling Names For Hania

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Hania, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Hania

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Girl Sibling Names For Hania

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Other Popular Names Beginning With H

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter H to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Hania

Hania is a name with multiple and beautiful meanings. Find a group of names that, like Hania, have a similar meaning related to favor or grace.

Anagram Names Of Hania

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Hania.

Anahi

Aniah

Aniha

Haani

Haian

Hanai

Hinaa

Nahia

Ihana

Naiah

Popular Songs On The Name Hania

Song	Artist
Hania	Anas
Abu Simbel - Hania Rani Invalides Version	Hania Rani
Hania x El Ghorba - Remix Coke Studio Africa 2023	Anas

Acrostic Poem On Hania

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Hania with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Gentle and kind, changing lives with tenderness.

Ambitious and active, never resting for a minute.

Nurturing soul, nourished by the nectar of nature.

Imagination beyond compare, an inspiration for everyone you care.

Artistic and altruistic and you are so futuristic.

Hania’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name hania. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Karka (Cancer)
Starting letters for Karka (Cancer) rashi	DD, H
Representation	Crab
Element	Water
Ruling body	Moon
Quality	Movable

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Karka (Cancer) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Punarvasu (Punartham, Punarpoosam)	Cancer (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ke, Kay, Ko, Ha, Hi, Hee
Pushya (Pooyam, Pushyami)	Cancer (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Hu, He, Ho, Da
Aslesha (Aayilyam)	Cancer (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Da

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Hania In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Hania in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Hania, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Hania	English	en
哈尼亚	Chinese	zh-CN
हनिया	Hindi	hi
Hania	Spanish	es
Hania	French	fr
هانيا	Arabic	ar
হানিয়া	Bengali	bn
Hania	Portuguese	pt
Ханья	Russian	ru
ہانیہ	Urdu	ur
Hania	Indonesian	id
Hania	German	de
ハニア	Japanese	ja
हनिया	Marathi	mr
హనియా	Telugu	te
Hania	Turkish	tr
ஹனியா	Tamil	ta
Hania	Vietnamese	vi
Hania	Tagalog	tl
하니아	Korean	ko
Hania	Hausa	ha
Hania	Swahili	sw
Hania	Javanese	jv
Hania	Italian	it
ਹਾਨੀਆ	Punjabi	pa
હાનિયા	Gujarati	gu
ฮาเนีย	Thai	th
ಹನಿಯಾ	Kannada	kn
ሃኒያ	Amharic	am
हनिया	Bhojpuri	bho
Hania	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Hania In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Hania

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Hania, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Hania

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Hania and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Hania

Discover the presence of Hania in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Hania		2007

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Hania?

The name Hania means favor, grace, and pleasant.

2. What is the origin of the name Hania?

Hania has an Arabic origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Hania?

Hania is pronounced as hah-nee-uh.

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