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Meaning of the name Hamnah

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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