Baby Names
26 Beautiful Christian Baby Girl Names With Their Meanings
Hannah


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The name Hannah has long been a popular one, often ranking in the top 100 in recent years. In the Bible, Hannah is the name of the mother of Samuel, and the name is one of the most popular Biblical girls’ names in the United States. The name is most commonly said to mean “grace,†although other sources say it means “favor†or “grace of God,†or even merciful. Hannah has numerous spelling variations and can be shortened to the perennial favorite Anna. And its popularity is well documented throughout popular culture, with various actresses bearing the name, as well as characters in a number of popular television shows.