Hannah
favor, grace (Hebrew)
Hannah is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 420, with 19,325 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
favor, grace (Hebrew)
Derived from the Hebrew root Channah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. In the Philippines, it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries through American English cultural influence and Christian/biblical naming traditions.
Hannah is derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. It is well known from the Old Testament as the mother of the prophet Samuel, and entered widespread Filipino usage largely through English-language biblical and Western naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in double names such as Hannah Grace, Hannah Mae, and Hannah Joy. Common Filipino nicknames include Han, Hannie, and Han-han.
Related forms
- Ana Spanish
- Anne French
- Channah Hebrew
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Hannah with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Hannah with two Filipino surnames?
Hannah is the given name. The full name is Hannah + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Hannah a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Hannah is number 420, with 19,325 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.