Hannah
/ˈhæn.ə/noun
A female given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Did you know?In Hebrew, 'Hannah' symbolizes a profound connection to the concept of grace, often linked to divine favor in spiritual texts.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
חַנָּה (Channah)
“Meaning 'grace' or 'favor', often associated with the mother of the prophet Samuel.”
Late Latin
Latin
Anna
“Adopted from Hebrew, meaning 'grace', used in Christian contexts for saints.”
Old French
Old French
Hanne
“A variation of Anna, maintaining the meaning of 'grace'.”
Middle English
Middle English
Hanne
“A feminine form of Anna, popularized through religious texts.”
Modern English
English
Hannah
“A widely used name reflecting grace, common in various cultures.”