Chana
Meaning of Chana
The name Chana is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, deeply rooted in Hebrew origin. Pronounced as HAH-nuh (/hɑˈnə/), Chana means "grace" or "favor," reflecting its association with kindness and elegance. This name is closely related to the more widely known variations Hannah and Hana, both of which share similar meanings and origins. Chana has been steadily used in the United States, maintaining moderate popularity over the years with occurrences ranging from 14 to 394 newborns annually since 1944. Though not among the most common names, its enduring presence highlights its appeal to parents seeking a name that embodies grace and tradition.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as HAH-nuh (/hɑˈnə/)
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Notable People Named Chana
| Makgathatso Charlotte Chana Pilane-Majake is a South African politician and member of the African National Congress, currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration. |
| Chana Orloff was a Ukrainian-born French and Israeli Art Deco and figurative art sculptor. |
| Chana Bloch was an American poet, translator, and scholar, known for her work as a professor emerita of English at Mills College in Oakland, California. |
| Chana Schneerson was the wife of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson and the mother of the seventh Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. |
| Chana Porter is an American playwright, novelist, and education activist, known for her debut novel, The Seep, which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction. |
| Chana Joffe-Walt is a renowned radio journalist and producer known for her work on Planet Money and This American Life. |
