Hanan

Hebrew
"graciousness"

Hanan Origin and Meaning

The name Hanan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "graciousness".

A chief member of the tribe of Benjamin, and another obscure Old Testament name that few parents, even those tired of Aaron and Zachary, would consider. But with a pronunciation that rhymes with Gannon, it has the strong, straightforward, two-syllable sound that's in step with modern style.

Hanan Popularity

Famous People Named Hanan

  • Hananvaliant man of King David's armies, son of Maachah (1 Chr. 11:43)
  • Hananson of Azel, descendant of King Saul's son Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:36)
  • Hananson of Igdaliah (Jeremiah 35:6)
  • Hananiahfrom the Bible story of Daniel. Hananiah became Shadrach, Mishael became Meshach and Azariah became Abednego
  • Hananancestor of Nethinims who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Neh. 7:49)