Chana

Chana is the Hebrew form of the name Hannah, derived from the root חַנָּה (Ḥannah), meaning grace or favor. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel, a figure celebrated for her devotion and her fervent prayer for a child. The name has been widely used among Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewish communities for centuries. Related forms include Hannah, Anna, Anne, and Hana.