Hanan

At a Glance

Meaning

Gracious/grace (Hebrew, traditionally masculine) or compassion/affection (Arabic, traditionally feminine)

Origin

Hebrew or Arabic

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

hah-NAHNListen

Hanan is a name with two roots: in Hebrew it means "gracious" or "grace" and is traditionally given to boys, while in Arabic it means "compassion" or "affection" and is traditionally given to girls. You'll sometimes see it said to mean 'gift from God' or tied to a Tagalog goddess of the morning star, but those claims aren't supported, and Hanan is documented as a Hebrew and Arabic name only. It's pronounced hah-NAHN.

Meaning & Origin of Hanan

Meaning: Gracious/grace (Hebrew, traditionally masculine) or compassion/affection (Arabic, traditionally feminine).

Origin: Hebrew or Arabic.

A common claim: Hanan means 'compassion' or 'gift from God' Actually: The 'Tagalog goddess of the morning star' claim circulating on some baby-name lists is unsupported; Hanan is documented as a Hebrew/Arabic name only.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Hanan

Popularity of Hanan

Hanan has been recorded in the U.S. every year of the data from 1966 to 2024. It peaked at #2594 in 2018 with 67 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #3407 with 46 babies.

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FAQ

What does the name Hanan mean?

Gracious/grace (Hebrew, traditionally masculine) or compassion/affection (Arabic, traditionally feminine). (Source: Wikipedia)

How do you pronounce Hanan?

Hanan is pronounced hah-NAHN (IPA: /hæˈnæn/).

Is Hanan a popular name right now?

Hanan peaked at #2594 in 2018 and is ranked #3407 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2024.)

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