Hannah

Name:

Hannah

Pronounced: HAN-uh

Variations: Hanna, Hana, Hanah, Hanako, Channah

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

The name Hannah means "grace" or "favor" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Hannah is the mother of Samuel, and she prays for a child for many years before she is finally blessed with one.

Popularity:

Hannah is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. It has been in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States since 1880.

Did you know?

Hannah Montana is the stage name of the character played by Miley Cyrus in the popular Disney Channel series. Additionally, Hannah Baker is the main character in the book and Netflix series "13 Reasons Why."

Famous namesakes:

Hannah Arendt was a German-born philosopher and political theorist known for her work on totalitarianism and the nature of power. Hannah Hart is a comedian and internet personality who is best known for her YouTube channel "My Drunk Kitchen."

Love "Hannah" ?

Add it to your list:

Share this name:

My Top Girls' Names List

Follow us on Facebook for more inspiration!

View girls’ names by letter:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

View All Girl's Names

Click below to see our full list of Top Girls’ Names.

View all names

Advanced Girls Names Search

Click below to search our full database of baby girls’ names!
Search name meanings by keyword, filter by country of orign, initial letter, last letter and number of syllables.

Be inspired!