Hannah
Meaning: Its source is Channah, a Hebrew name meaning "Favored grace."
Though not linguistically related, Hannah has been historically used as an English version of the Irish Gaelic name Aine.
Origin: "Channah."
Languages: This girl's name is used in German and English.
Source Forms: Channah
Popularity: The name Hannah ranked 3rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 367th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 19th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.
This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.
Narrative: In the Jewish scriptures, Channah, wife of Elkanah, was barren. At the temple near Shiloh, she asked God to bless her with a child, promising to dedicate her baby to His service.
Her prayer was answered, and her son Samuel was ''lent to the Lord'' for all the days of his life. Indeed, he grew up to be one of Israel's most revered prophets.
With this story in mind, some authorites translate this name as a full sentence: ''God has graced me with a son.''
Miscellaneous
- Hannah Hoes Van Buren (born 1783, died 1819)
- Wife of Martin Van Buren, 8th President (see list of United States First Ladies)
- Biblical Hannah
Wife of Elkanah; mother of Samuel.
- Appears in 1 Samuel (see list of Biblical Names from the Old Testament)
- Hannah Motte Lynch
- Wife of Thomas Lynch, Jr. (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
- Hannah Greenebaum Solomon (born 1858, died 1942)
American reformer. Founded the National Council of Jewish Women.
- Member of National Women''s Hall of Fame (see list of National Women's Hall of Fame Members)
- Hannah Jack Thornton
- Wife of Matthew Thornton (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
Science and Philosophy
- Hannah Arendt (born 1906, died 1975)
German-born American philosopher.
- Wrote The Life of the Mind (see list of Philosophers)
Sports
- Hannah Swett
- Member of America-cubed sailing team that competed for the America''s Cup in 1995 (see list of Members of the America-cubed Yachting Team)
Stage and Screen
- Hannah Gibson
- The daughter of Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore (see list of see Celebrity Babies)
- Hannah Gordon (born 1941)
British actress.
- Portrayed Virginia Bellamy (see list of Actors on ''Upstairs, Downstairs'')
- Hannah
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Mia Farrow (see list of Characters in the film Hannah and Her Sisters)
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Teasing Nicknames:
- Nana
- Hannah Ho
- Hannah Banana
- Hanny fanny
- Hannah jam
- Hanny
- Spam
- Ha Ha
- Hannaah Barbanna
- Granny
Associations:
In African-American slang ''Old Hannah'' is the sun.
Name: Hannah
List:
- Hannah on Google
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