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At a Glance: Name: Hana – Meaning: varies by origin: 'flower' (Japanese), 'grace/favor' (Hebrew, via Hannah), 'bliss' (Arabic), 'hope' (Kurdish), among others – Origin: Various (Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Kurdish, Persian, Hawaiian, Māori, Albanian) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: HAH-nuh
Hana is a girl's name with roots in several cultures, including Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, and Kurdish traditions, among others. Depending on which origin you're drawing from, it can mean 'flower,' 'grace' or 'favor,' 'bliss,' or 'hope.' It's pronounced HAH-nuh.
Meaning & Origin of Hana
Meaning: Varies by origin: 'flower' (japanese), 'grace/favor' (hebrew, via hannah), 'bliss' (arabic), 'hope' (kurdish), among others.
Origin: Various (Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Kurdish, Persian, Hawaiian, Māori, Albanian).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hana
Phonetic: HAH-nuh IPA: /ˈhɑːnə/
Popularity of Hana
Hana peaked in U.S. use at #621 in 2002, when 411 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #708, with 395 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hana mean?
Varies by origin: ‘flower’ (japanese), ‘grace/favor’ (hebrew, via hannah), ‘bliss’ (arabic), ‘hope’ (kurdish), among others. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hana)
How do you pronounce Hana?
Hana is pronounced HAH-nuh (IPA: /ˈhɑːnə/).
Is Hana a popular name right now?
Hana is near its all-time peak (#621 in 2002), ranked #708 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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