Chana

Chana is the Hebrew form of the name Hannah, derived from the Hebrew root chanan, meaning grace or favor. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel, a woman renowned for her fervent prayer and devotion. The name has been widely used among Jewish communities throughout history and remains common in Hebrew-speaking Israel today. Related forms include Hannah, Anna, Anne, and the Yiddish variant Khane.