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Hanna
Hanna (name) means a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Hannah. Example: “Hanna is a common alternative spelling of Hannah across several languages.”
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A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Hannah.
"Hanna is a common alternative spelling of Hannah across several languages."
2
A surname, originally formed as a matronymic from Hannah.
"William Hanna co-founded the animation studio Hanna-Barbera."
How to use Hanna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name and surname, closely related to Hannah.
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Etymology
A variant spelling of Hannah, ultimately from a Hebrew word meaning "grace" or "favour."
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What does “Hanna” mean?
The word “Hanna” means a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Hannah. In plain terms, a first name and surname, closely related to Hannah.
How do you use “Hanna” in a sentence?
Here is “Hanna” used in a sentence: “Hanna is a common alternative spelling of Hannah across several languages.”
What part of speech is “Hanna”?
“Hanna” is a name.
Where does the word “Hanna” come from?
The word “Hanna” comes from Hebrew. A variant spelling of Hannah, ultimately from a Hebrew word meaning "grace" or "favour.".
Is “Hanna” a common word?
“Hanna” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Hanna” have?
“Hanna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Hannah.
Is Hanna a variant of Hannah?
Yes, Hanna is a variant spelling of the feminine given name Hannah, differing only by dropping the final "h." It is also used as a surname, formed as a matronymic from Hannah.
Is Hanna used as a first name or a surname?
Hanna functions as both a feminine given name and a surname. As a surname it originated as a matronymic, meaning it was historically derived from the mother's given name, Hannah.
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