Chana: meaning of the Hebrew name
חַנָּה
Pronounced khah-NAH
Meaning of Chana
Chana means grace and favor, from the Hebrew chen. Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel, prayed silently at Shiloh, and her prayer became the model of prayer from the heart.
And he had two wives: the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
וְלוֹ שְׁתֵּי נָשִׁים שֵׁם אַחַת חַנָּה וְשֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִית פְּנִנָּה וַיְהִי לִפְנִנָּה יְלָדִים וּלְחַנָּה אֵין יְלָדִים׃
Chana in Hebrew
Chana is written חנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַנָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 63 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninggrace
- Pronunciationkhah-NAH
- Hebrewחנה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Chana ranked #10 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (856 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #9, in 2022 and 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 856 |
| 2023 | 9 | 893 |
| 2022 | 9 | 891 |
| 2021 | 10 | 896 |
| 2020 | 11 | 864 |
| 2019 | 11 | 852 |
| 2018 | 11 | 816 |
| 2017 | 14 | 784 |
| 2016 | 12 | 823 |
| 2015 | 11 | 859 |
| 2014 | 12 | 811 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Chana
What does the name Chana mean?
Chana means grace and favor, from the Hebrew chen. Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel, prayed silently at Shiloh, and her prayer became the model of prayer from the heart.
How do you pronounce Chana?
Chana is pronounced khah-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chana in Hebrew?
Chana is written חנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַנָּה).
Is Chana a biblical name?
Yes. Chana appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 1:2.
How popular is the name Chana in Israel?
In 2024, Chana ranked #10 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (856 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #9, in 2022 and 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Chana?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חנה adds up to 63 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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