Jewish Baby Names

Chana

חַנָּה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: He has favored me
• One of the most heartfelt names in Jewish tradition, Chana, the Hebrew version of Hannah, means “grace” or “favor.” In the Bible, she’s remembered for her tearful prayer for a child — a moment so powerful it became the model for silent prayer. Hannah is often admired for her devotion, but more broadly, she can be esen as a model for speaking with purpose and intention. To boot, her son, Samuel, became a great prophet. A name of quiet strength, resilience and deep faith.
• Alternate Spellings: Hana, Hanna, Hannah, Channa, Channah, Chanah
• English Equivalent:
  Hannah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Yocheved
  ,
  Michal
  ,
  Yochanan
  ,
  Yehuda
• Theme: God