HANNA
HAN-uh
A biblical name associated with grace and early Christian/Old Testament tradition.
Meaning
Hanna is a variant of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew name Ḥannah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” In the excerpts, it appears as a form of Johanna/Anna in a saint-name context and alongside other biblical names, reflecting its use as a Christian given name. It also shows up in historical records as a familiar vernacular form.
Origin
HebrewGreekLatinfeminine
Fun fact
One excerpt places Hanna in a saint-calendar list with Johanna, showing how closely the two forms were linked in historical naming practice.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book, Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.