The girl's name Hannah \ha(n)-nah\ is pronounced HAN-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "favored grace". Biblical: mother of the prophet Samuel. Being barren, she asked God to bless her with a child, and her prayer was answered. Hence, the name literally means "God has graced me with a son". Ann, Anne, Anna, etc. are the European forms; Hanne is popular in Germany. Writer Hannah Arendt; sportscaster Hannah Storm.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
Grace of God

A biblical name for the mother of the prophet Samuel who was barren until she asked God to bless her with a child. Derived from the Hebrew name Channah, the name precisely means, "God has graced me with a son." Anna is the Latin variation. Hanne is used in Germany. "Hannah and Her Sisters" was a popular Woody Allen film released in 1986.

VARIATIONS
Hanan Hananiah Hammond

ALTERNATIVES
Hana Hanna Hanah

NICKNAMES
Hannie

FAMOUS Hannahs
Hannah Storm (news anchor) "Hannah Montana" (Disney TV series) Daryl Hannah (actress) Hannah Mandlikova (tennis player)

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