Hanna
In Arabic: حَنَّة
The name Hanna bint Faqoud, the mother of Maryam, in the well-known Islamic narratives.
اسم حنّة بنت فاقود أمّ مريم عند أهل العلم بالقصص القرآني.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Hanna mean?
- The name Hanna bint Faqoud, the mother of Maryam, in the well-known Islamic narratives.
- Is Hanna a boy or a girl name?
- Hanna is a girl name.
- How is Hanna written in English?
- Hanna in Arabic: حَنَّة.
- Does Hanna fit the father's name?
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