hannah

/ˈhænə/

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, especially of biblical origin, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning ‘God has favored me.’

“The Hannah Montana movie is a popular teen film.”

2. proper noun

A personal name, especially of a female with this given name.

“Hannah from the Bible is a biblical heroine.”

3. proper noun

A place name, especially a settlement or locality with this name.

“Hannah, a small town in the United States.”

4. noun

A variant of Anne, especially of biblical origin.

“Hannah is a variant of the name Anne, popular in the Middle Ages.”

Synonyms

  • Anna
  • Anne