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Chanan

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How to Pronounce Chanan

Pronounced khah-NAHN /xaˈnan/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew 'Chanan', 'gracious' (tied to 'God is gracious') — a name borne by figures in the book of Nehemiah. A warm, faith-rooted Hebrew name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Chanan — 'gracious; God is gracious' (Hebrew) (said 'khah-NAHN'). A Hebrew name, 'gracious', which we note respectfully.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew 'Chanan', 'gracious' (tied to 'God is gracious') — a name borne by figures in the book of Nehemiah. A warm, faith-rooted Hebrew name.
U.S. rank (2019)#9924 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419772019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chanan is the Hebrew 'Chanan', 'gracious; God is gracious'; a warm, faith-rooted Hebrew name (said 'khah-NAHN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Hebrew, and warm.

Did you know? Chanan is Hebrew for 'gracious' — tied to 'God is gracious' — a name carried by figures in the book of Nehemiah (said 'khah-NAHN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Chanan — Hebrew 'gracious; God is gracious'; Nehemiah

Variations

HananChanon

Nicknames

Chan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chanan mean?

Chanan is Hebrew for 'gracious', tied to 'God is gracious' — a name borne by figures in the book of Nehemiah.

How do you pronounce Chanan?

It's said khah-NAHN /xaˈnan/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chanan a boy or girl name?

Here Chanan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Chanan?

Chanan is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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