Hisna

In Arabic: حِصْنَة

A diminutive of “fort,” Hisna evokes protection and refuge—like a safe place amid rough terrain.

الحِصْنَة تصغير الحِصن؛ اسم يوحي بالامتناع والتحصّن، كموضعٍ يَلوذ به السائر في الوعر.

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  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    حِصْنَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm حِصْنَة.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hisna mean?
A diminutive of “fort,” Hisna evokes protection and refuge—like a safe place amid rough terrain.
Is Hisna a boy or a girl name?
Hisna is a girl name.
How is Hisna written in English?
Hisna in Arabic: حِصْنَة.
Does Hisna fit the father's name?
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