Chanah

Meaning & origin

Chanah is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, and while it has never cracked the top 1000, it saw a modest peak in 1997. Its trajectory has remained stable, indicating steady but low usage over the years. Chanah's spelling is particularly common among families seeking a Hebrew- or Yiddish-influenced variant that stays close to the original biblical pronunciation. The name does not have any top states associated with it, suggesting its appeal is spread thinly across the country. As a feminine name, Chanah offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Hannah, with roots that reach deep into biblical tradition.

Chanah is a Hebrew name meaning 'favor' or 'grace,' closely related to the name Hannah. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the mother of Samuel, though the spelling Chanah is a transliteration of the original Hebrew חַנָּה. This variant has been used in Jewish communities and among Christians seeking a more direct transliteration of the biblical name.