Girl Hebrew 2 syllables

Hannah

HAN-ah /ˈhænə/

"Full of grace" — a name of biblical warmth and gentle dignity

Hannah is one of the oldest and most enduring names in the world, rooted in the Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favour from God'. In the Bible, Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel — her prayer and steadfast faith made her name synonymous with devotion and answered prayer. It has been consistently popular across centuries, beloved for its symmetry (it reads the same forwards and backwards), its gentle sound, and its deeply spiritual meaning. Simple, strong, and beautiful.

Quick Facts

Letters6

SyllablesHan-nah

GenderGirl

OriginHebrew

Root WordChannah

MeaningGrace, favour

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year1998

Trend → Stable

Name DayDecember 9

Nicknames HanAnnieHanny

About the Name Hannah

Hannah means 'grace' or 'favour', from the Hebrew Channah — specifically 'grace from God' in its biblical context.

Yes! Hannah reads the same forwards and backwards, which many find makes it uniquely beautiful and memorable.

Yes — Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament, one of the most beloved figures in Hebrew scripture.

Hannah Grace, Hannah Rose, Hannah Marie, and Hannah Elizabeth are all classic combinations.

Hannah remains consistently popular, ranking in the top 40 US girl names after peaking at #2 in the late 1990s.

Personality of Hannah

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Hannah

creativity 75%

elegance 78%

independence 80%

intelligence 85%

strength 82%

warmth 92%

Famous People Named Hannah

Hannah Arendt

Influential German-American political philosopher and author

Hannah Montana

Disney Channel character played by Miley Cyrus, cultural icon

Hannah Gadsby

Australian comedian known for the groundbreaking special Nanette

Hannah Baker

Central character in 13 Reasons Why, sparking global conversation

Middle Names for Hannah

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Hannah

Hannah Grace Hannah Rose Hannah Marie Hannah Elizabeth Hannah Claire Hannah Faith Hannah Joy Hannah Elise Hannah Kate Hannah Ann

Names Similar to Hannah

Similar Sound

Similar Meaning

Grace Anna Ann Annika

Sibling Name Ideas

Noah Caleb Elijah Naomi Abigail

History of Hannah

c. 1100 BCE

Biblical Hannah prays for a son; Samuel is born, making her name a symbol of answered prayer

Medieval era

Hannah widely used in Jewish communities; popular with Puritans for its biblical roots

1998

Hannah peaks at #2 in the US, its highest modern ranking

2006

Hannah Montana premieres, creating massive cultural visibility for the name

2010s

Hannah remains a consistent top-40 name, beloved for its timeless quality

Numerology & Symbolism of Hannah

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Pisces

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Sea Green

💎

Lucky Stone

Jade

🌸

Lucky Flower

White Rose

Hannah Around the World

How Hannah is written in different languages and scripts

حنا

Arabic

ハンナ

Japanese

Ханна

Russian

한나

Korean

汉娜

Chinese

Χάνα

Greek

हन्नाह

Hindi

חַנָּה

Hebrew

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