Hnein

 It is a Christian male forename. Hnein is an Arabic word and it is the minimization of “yearn”.
 As for Arab people, it is a kind of “jinn” and it is also a derivation of Hanna or the minimization
 of compassion which means mercy.

 In Lebanon , it is a Christian family name. This family immigrated from Deir El Kamar
 to “Borj Al Brajneh” and to “Harat Hreyck”.

 There is a branch of this family in “Bkaseen” and other in “Baabda”.

 Those well-known Hneins’ are:

 - Edward Hnein (1913-1992 A.D.): lawyer, former deputy and minister.

 - Riad Hnein (1932-1992 A.D.): writer and journalist.

 - Elie Hnein: president of the civil defense.

 - Mounir Hnein: Judge and the general lawyer in the office of the attorney general of cassation.

 - Massoud Hnein: judge.