Is Hannah an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Hannah, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Hannah mean in Arabic?
Hannah means happiness.
It originates from the Arabic root word ھ-ن-ن (H N N).
Hannah is an alternate, anglicised spelling to the name ‘Hana’. This spelling is more common in Western countries as it is also closest to the popular Biblical and Hebrew name Hannah.
Hana is also believed to be name of the mother of Mariam, i.e., the grandmother of the prophet Eesa (Jesus) in Islamic tradition.
Hannah is a female name.
Meaning in other languages
In Hebrew, Hannah comes from the word ‘Channa’, which means ‘gift of God’ or ‘favour. The name ‘Anna’ is the Greek and Latin version of this name.
Popularity of the name Hannah
With this spelling, Hannah is the 5th most popular girls name in Germany, and also ranks in the top 50 most popular girls names in Ireland, Scotland, Austria, Canada and the US.
How to write Hannah in Arabic:
Hannah is written as هَناء
How to pronounce Hannah:
Hannah is pronounced Han-naah.
Spelling variations of Hannah
Hana, Hanna