Hannah

At a Glance

Meaning

Favor or grace, from a root meaning 'to be gracious'

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

HAN-ahListen

Hannah is a Hebrew name meaning "favor" or "grace," from a root meaning "to be gracious," and it's pronounced HAN-ah. You might come across the claim that Hannah means "giver" — that's not quite right; that sense comes from a different Hebrew root, "natan" (the one behind Nathan), while Hannah traces back to "chanan." It's a timeless classic.

Meaning & Origin of Hannah

Meaning: Favor or grace, from a root meaning 'to be gracious'.

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: Hannah is often said to mean 'one who gives' or 'giver.' Actually: Hannah doesn't mean 'giver' — that sense comes from a different Hebrew root ('natan', to give, as in Nathan); Hannah is from 'chanan,' 'to be gracious,' i.e. 'favor/grace.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hannah

Popularity of Hannah

Hannah peaked at #2 in 1998, when 21,375 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #52, with 4,054 babies.

Names Like Hannah

These names share Hannah’s style, era or origin.

• Anne
• Brielle
• Daniela
• Daniella
• Eliana
• Elisabeth

FAQ

What does the name Hannah mean?

Favor or grace, from a root meaning ‘to be gracious’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Hannah?

Hannah is pronounced HAN-ah (IPA: /ˈhænə/).

Is Hannah a popular name right now?

Hannah peaked at #2 in 1998 and is ranked #52 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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