Female Name
Hannah
ˈhæn.ə
ˈha.na
ˈɦɑ.naː
ˈħan.na
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
1990s
2000s
American Horror Story characters
American sprinters
angels
Attack on Titan characters
biblical women
Black Butler characters
blues musicians
Danny Phantom characters
Writing Systems
חַנָּהHebrew
حنّةArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic65%
natural120%
wholesome120%
refined100%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Hannah originates from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), meaning 'favour' or 'grace'. It is derived from the root חָנַן (ḥanan), which means 'to be gracious'. In the Old Testament, Hannah is the wife of Elkanah and the mother of Samuel. Her story is one of perseverance and faith, as she remained barren until receiving a blessing from Eli. The name Hannah became widely used in English-speaking countries after the Protestant Reformation and saw a significant surge in popularity in the latte...
Etymology
Original Form:
חַנָּה (Ḥanna)
Evolution:
From Hebrew to Latin as Anna, then to English as Hannah.
Source:
Hebrew Bible and linguistic evolution in European languages.