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Hannan

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Pronounced hah-NAHN /hɑˈnɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic hannan, 'compassionate; tender-hearted; merciful.' Al-Hannan ('the Compassionate') is an attribute of God in Islam; as a personal name it carries the sense of tenderness, held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Hannan is an Arabic name meaning 'compassionate; tender-hearted' (said 'hah-NAHN'). Warm and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic hannan, 'compassionate; tender-hearted; merciful.' Al-Hannan ('the Compassionate') is an attribute of God in Islam; as a personal name it carries the sense of tenderness, held with respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#12597 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819782023

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

Hannan is Arabic for 'compassionate; tender-hearted'; Al-Hannan is an attribute of God in Islam, and the personal name carries the sense of mercy. Warm and rare in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families (said 'hah-NAHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Arab families. Rare, tender, and warm.

Did you know? Hannan comes from the Arabic for 'compassionate; tender-hearted' - Al-Hannan ('the Compassionate') is an attribute of God in Islam, so as a name it carries deep warmth, which we note respectfully (said 'hah-NAHN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Hannan — Arabic 'compassionate'; Al-Hannan an attribute of God

Variations

HananHannaneHanaan

Nicknames

HanaNani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hannan mean?

Hannan is Arabic for 'compassionate; tender-hearted'; Al-Hannan ('the Compassionate') is an attribute of God in Islam, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Hannan?

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

Is Hannan a boy or girl name?

Hannan is a girl's name.

How popular is Hannan?

Hannan is a rare name in the U.S.

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