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Hannah

Grace, favour · pronounced HAN-uh

Meaning

Hannah is a hebrew name meaning “Grace, favour”.

History

From the Hebrew Chana, favour or grace, the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel. A favourite for centuries, it dominated the top ten from the 1990s onward.

Popularity

Ranked #16 in 2026 · up 44 places since 1996

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