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Hanan

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-NAHN /hɑˈnɑn/Medium

Meaning: Two genuine routes, both worth giving. In Hebrew, Hanan means 'grace; gracious' (from chanan, 'to be gracious') and is a biblical name. In Arabic, Hanan means 'mercy; tenderness; compassionate affection' and is used for both girls and boys, more often for girls. We give both respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of grace: Hanan is Hebrew for 'grace' and Arabic for 'mercy, tenderness' (said 'hah-NAHN'). Gentle in both tongues.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningTwo genuine routes, both worth giving. In Hebrew, Hanan means 'grace; gracious' (from chanan, 'to be gracious') and is a biblical name. In Arabic, Hanan means 'mercy; tenderness; compassionate affection' and is used for both girls and boys, more often for girls. We give both respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#7048 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319882023

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

Hanan carries two real meanings, and both deserve to be said. In Hebrew it comes from chanan, 'to be gracious,' and appears as a biblical name — the root behind Hananiah and John. In Arabic, Hanan means 'mercy; tenderness; compassionate affection,' a gentle virtue name that is unisex, and more often given to girls. Used here for a boy. We give both routes with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-NAHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and doubly rooted.

Did you know? Hanan lives in two traditions at once — Hebrew, where it means 'grace,' and Arabic, where it means 'mercy; tenderness.' In Arabic it is used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'hah-NAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hanan — Hebrew 'grace'; Arabic 'mercy, tenderness'; unisex in Arabic

Variations

HanaanChananHanane

Nicknames

HanNan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanan mean?

Hanan means 'grace' in Hebrew and 'mercy; tenderness; compassion' in Arabic. Both routes are real, and we give both.

How do you pronounce Hanan?

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

Is Hanan a boy or girl name?

Hanan is used here as a boy's name. In Arabic it is unisex and given more often to girls, which we note.

How popular is Hanan?

Hanan is a rare name in the U.S.

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