Hannah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hannah Name at a Glance

Name	Hannah
Meaning	Favor; grace. Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hannah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hannah means “Favor; grace. Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hannah Name Origin

Our database records Hannah under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hannah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hannah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hannah

When considering Hannah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.