Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Hana" with the intention of happiness and bliss, or is the name derived from the verb "hanna" meaning to cry?
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There is no objection to naming a child "Hana," as it signifies ease, comfort, and a pure, unblemished goodness. It has no relation to crying.
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