Question

I would like to know the meaning of the name Hamnah (حَمْنة) and is it a good name?

 

Answer

Hamnah is a female name. It refers to a type of small grape which is dark red/blackish in colour. This was the name of a few Sahabiyat as well.

(Refer: Lisanul ‘Arab, vol. 8, pg. 284, Tajul ‘Arus, vol. 18, pg. 159 and Al Mu’jamul Wasit)

 

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Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

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