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Hannah

Hannah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin. It is a variation of Channah, meaning "favor" or "grace." In the Hebrew Bible, Hannah was one of Elkanah's wives and the mother of Samuel. After years without children, she prayed for a son and was eventually favored by God, hence the meaning of her name. If you want to inspire baby to celebrate their faith with devotion and respect, Hannah is a notable contender for your little one.
Hebrew Female
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Meaning

Favor, grace

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Pronunciation

HAN-uh

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Kind-hearted
  • Sophisticated
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Hannah pairs well with traditional and classic names for siblings, creating a harmonious and timeless set. As a middle name, it flows smoothly with many first names due to its simplicity and elegance. This name is often chosen by parents looking for a name that is both biblical and modern, making it a versatile choice for various cultural and stylistic preferences.

Graceful Kind-hearted Sophisticated Compassionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt

Philosopher

Born: October 14, 1906 · Linden, German Empire

Portrait of Hannah Tointon

Hannah Tointon

Actress

Born: December 28, 1987 · Southend-on-Sea, England

Portrait of Hannah John-Kamen

Hannah John-Kamen

Actress

Born: September 6, 1989 · Anlaby, England

Portrait of Hannah Hart

Hannah Hart

YouTuber, Author

Born: November 2, 1986 · San Francisco, California, USA

Portrait of Hannah Simone

Hannah Simone

Actress

Born: August 3, 1980 · London, England

Portrait of Hannah Stocking

Hannah Stocking

Internet Personality, Model

Born: February 4, 1992 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hannah Original form
  • Ханна Russian
  • هنا Arabic
  • 한나 Korean
  • हन्नाह Hindi
  • Հաննա Armenian
  • ฮันนาห์ Thai
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • הַנָּה (Hannah) Hebrew
  • ハンナ (Hanna) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hannah

What does Hannah mean?
Favor, grace
What is the origin of Hannah?
Hannah has Hebrew origins.
Is Hannah popular?
Hannah has been viewed 122 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hannah?
Similar names include Meena, Ishaan, Owen, Stella, Yesenia.
How do you pronounce Hannah?
Hannah is pronounced HAN-uh.

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