Jewish Baby Names

Hannah

חַנָּה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: He has favored me
• One of the most heartfelt names in Jewish tradition, Hannah, the Hebrew version of Chana, 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
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Chana
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Sarah
  ,
  Abigail
  ,
  Jacob
  ,
  Micah
• Theme: positive qualities