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At a Glance: Name: Hannah – Meaning: favor or grace, from a root meaning 'to be gracious' – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: HAN-ah
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
Phonetic: HAN-ah IPA: /ˈhænə/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hannah mean?
Favor or grace, from a root meaning ‘to be gracious’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hannah)
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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