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This is the name of a major character in the book Dune by Frank Herbert that has been made into a movie and a television mini-series.

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At least two well known board sport participants have this name.

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Chan-Chan. Chai. chani~baby or chani~babe.chain

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Originated from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning Grace.

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Dune by Frank Herbert