Hanna
|Han-na|
/ˈhænə/
grace; favor
Etymology
'Hanna' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'חַנָּה' (Ḥannah), where the root meant 'grace' or 'favor'.
'Hanna' changed from the Hebrew name 'Ḥannah' into Greek and Latin forms (such as 'Anna'), passed through Medieval and Early Modern English spellings as 'Hannah', and appears in modern English as both 'Hannah' and the variant 'Hanna'.
Initially, it meant 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew; over time it remained a personal name with the core sense of 'grace' or 'favor', though as a proper name it no longer conveys literal meaning in everyday use.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
female given name; a variant spelling of 'Hannah', ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Hanna celebrated her birthday with friends.
Synonyms
Noun 2
surname or family name (used by some families as a last name).
The Hannas moved into the neighborhood last month.
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Noun 3
place name: e.g., Hanna, a town in Alberta, Canada (used as a geographical name).
Hanna is a small town in Alberta known for its rodeo.
Noun 4
name used for tropical cyclones (e.g., Hurricane Hanna).
Hurricane Hanna caused heavy rains and flooding in parts of the region.
Last updated: 2025/12/12 13:40