Origin and Meaning of the Name Hannah

The girl's name Hannah 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.

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