1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Haniyya
| Short meaning of Haniyya | Happiness, Laughter, Joy and Delight See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Haniyya | HUmble + NEEd + YUmmy British English. Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Original Spelling | هنيّة (Haniyya written in Arabic) |
| Alternate spellings of Haniyya | Henia Heniya Heniah Heniyah All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...) | Quranic Nature Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) Quranic Root H26 N HAMZ All Quranic baby names derived from H26-N-HAMZ: ...See all 6 names at the H26-N-HAMZ root page |
2. Detailed Meaning of Haniyya

Haniyya is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “happy”, “delighted”. It is derived from the H-N-HAMZ root which is used in a number of places in the Quran:
“Eat and drink with happiness because of what you used to do.” (Quran 52:19)
[And all who are thus blest will be told:] “Eat and drink with good cheer in return for all [the good deeds] that you have sent ahead in days gone by!” (Quran 69:24)
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