Chanina: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֲנִינָא
Pronounced kha-nee-NA
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Chanina
An Aramaic form of the name Chanina, meaning grace and mercy. It was the name of Talmudic sages, among them Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa, known for his piety and his prayers.
Chanina in Hebrew
Chanina is written חנינא in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנִינָא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
- יYod
- נNun
- אAlef
Gematria value: 119 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaninggrace
- Pronunciationkha-nee-NA
- Hebrewחנינא
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Chanina was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Chanina
What does the name Chanina mean?
An Aramaic form of the name Chanina, meaning grace and mercy. It was the name of Talmudic sages, among them Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa, known for his piety and his prayers.
How do you pronounce Chanina?
Chanina is pronounced kha-nee-NA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chanina in Hebrew?
Chanina is written חנינא in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנִינָא).
What is the gematria of Chanina?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חנינא adds up to 119 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Alef 1).
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