Hannah
Grace, favour
HAN-uh · Hebrew · Old Testament
Meaning
Grace, favour
Also rendered as: Gracious.
From the Hebrew root ḥ-n-n, associated with grace and favour.
The Story Behind the Name
Hannah
1 Samuel 1-2
A woman of persistent prayer who longed for a child and later dedicated her son Samuel to lifelong service.
StrengthsPerseverance in prayer, honesty before God, generosity in giving.
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Scripture
“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.”
1 Samuel 1:27
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