Hannah

Meaning & origin

Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning "grace." Common short forms include Han, Hannie, and Nah-nah, and the name is often spelled Hanna without the final H. Notable bearers of the name include actresses Dakota Fanning and Hannah Taylor-Gordon, philosopher and writer Hannah Arendt, television host Hannah Storm, snowboarder Hannah Teter, and YouTuber and author Hannah Hart. In fiction and media, the name appears with characters such as Hannah McKay in "Dexter", Hannah Montana in the Disney series starring Miley Cyrus, Hannah Abbott in the "Harry Potter" books, and Hannah Phillips in "Toy Story".

First names similar to Hannah

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Famous people with the first name Hannah

• Daryl Hannah American actress
• Hannah Fry British mathematician
• Hannah Hidalgo Person
• Hannah Berner Person
• Hannah Arendt Writer

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