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Hannan

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAN-nun /ˈhæn.nʌn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic hannan, 'merciful, compassionate' — Al-Hannan is a divine attribute of God (the Most Compassionate), which we note respectfully. Also found as a Hebrew-rooted surname; the Arabic given-name sense leads here.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Arabic name: Hannan means 'merciful, compassionate' — Al-Hannan is an attribute of God, which we note respectfully (said 'HAN-nun').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic hannan, 'merciful, compassionate' — Al-Hannan is a divine attribute of God (the Most Compassionate), which we note respectfully. Also found as a Hebrew-rooted surname; the Arabic given-name sense leads here.

U.S. rank (2024)#11379 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 renders the Arabic hannan, 'merciful, compassionate,' tied to the divine attribute Al-Hannan ('the Most Compassionate'), which we note respectfully. It also appears as a Hebrew-rooted surname; the Arabic sense leads here (said 'HAN-nun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, gentle, and Arabic-rooted.

Did you know? Hannan comes from Arabic hannan, 'merciful' — Al-Hannan, 'the Most Compassionate,' is a divine attribute of God, which we note respectfully. Gentle and meaning-rich, said 'HAN-nun.'

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Hannan — Arabic hannan ('merciful'); divine attribute Al-Hannan noted

Variations

HananHannaan

Nicknames

HanNano

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hannan mean?

Hannan is an Arabic name meaning 'merciful, compassionate' — Al-Hannan is a divine attribute of God, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Hannan?

It's said HAN-nun /ˈhæn.nʌn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hannan a boy or girl name?

Hannan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hannan?

Hannan is a rare name in the U.S.