Hannah

Hannah is an English and Hebrew feminine name derived from the Hebrew root ḥannāh, meaning grace or favor, related to the verb ḥānan, to be gracious. In the Hebrew Bible, Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel, and her story of fervent prayer and divine answer made her name deeply significant in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name spread widely across Europe through biblical influence and remains common in many languages with little alteration. Related forms include Anna, Anne, and the Arabic Hana.