Hana Name Meaning & Origin
Hana
Origin of the name Hanna:
Derived from the Hebrew hannāh, chaanach (gracious, full of grace, mercy). The name, borne in the Bible by the mother of the prophet Samuel, received a boost in popularity by the Puritans, who favored Bible names.
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- Comments and insights on the name Hana
I like the name Hana, I think it's a cute name and I love that it means flower.
- Personal experiences with the name Hana
My neighbours name is Hana (Haa-naa) and she gets quite annoyed with people constantly calling her Hannah.
- Nicknames for Hana
Hana Banana
- Meanings and history of the name Hana
Hana has separate origins in many cultures, including a form of Hannah, Arabic for "happiness," and Japanese for "flower," Korean for "One, First, Consistency," and Hawaiian for "work." Albanian name for girls, Hana in Gheg Albanian meaning the Moon.
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- Hana in song, story & screen
Hana Tate, character in the 'Delirium' trilogy