Hannah Name Meaning
The name Hannah comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hannah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hannah Name Meaning
English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other...
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