Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Henna is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin (also Arabic and Scandinavian), the Finnish form of Henrietta or a short form of feminine names beginning with Hen-. In Arabic and South Asian contexts, henna refers to the plant and dye used in traditional body art, from the Arabic hinna, symbolizing 'beauty, celebration, and blessing.'
Henna is a name that travels beautifully across cultures — in Finland it's a classic feminine name, while in the broader world it carries the celebratory art form of henna tattooing, used at weddings and festivals across South Asia and the Middle East. Its two-syllable sound is warm and immediately approachable in any language.