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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: A place to rest; To be happy; Pleasant

Hanniya is a heavenly girl’s name of Arabic origin. Taken from the name Haniyya, Hanniya may refer to something “pleasant” in Arabic. Hanniya is also derived from the name Hania, meaning “to be happy,” so if you’re looking for a little something to honor the light in your life, nothing shines brighter than beautiful Hanniya. Hanniya is also another name for the ‘Ain el-Haniya spring, a water oasis right in the heart of Rephaim Valley, Israel. A picture of paradise, it’s no wonder Hanniya points to “a place to rest,” too!