Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "grace"
Popularity in 2008: #17
Hannah is the nation's top biblical girl's name -- it surpassed Sarah in 1998 -- due to its many sources of appeal: Old Testament roots, soft and gentle sound, and a homey yet aristocratic image. The Biblical Hannah was the mother of Samuel. Hannah is also a name that in its many versions, which include Hana and Hanna, has roots in many cultures, from Hebrew to Arabic, European to Asian. All in all, a wonderful if very widely used name.
International Variations:
Anezka
(Czech)
Anne,
Ann
(English)
Annalie
(Finnish)
Hannele
(German)
Hajina,
Anci,
Analee,
Nusi
(Hungarian)
Anna
(Italian)
Haniyah
(Moroccan)
Hanne
(Nordic)
Anka,
Hania,
Ania
(Polish)
Anya
(Russian)
Hana
(Slavic)
Ana
(Spanish)
Anneka
(Swedish)
Haniyyah
(Tunisian)
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Rank in US Top 1000