Chanan

Meaning of Chanan

Chanan is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as "khah-NAHN" (/xɑːˈnɑːn/). The name is also sometimes spelled as Hanan. In the United States, Chanan has been given to newborn boys since at least 1977, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It ranked as the 5121st most popular name in 1977 and climbed to its highest position at 6260th in 1981. In recent years, Chanan has remained relatively steady, with occurrences of 5 or 6 per year. This name carries unique cultural associations and could be a distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and less common name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

  • Pronunced as khah-NAHN (/xɑːˈnɑːn/)

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Notable People Named Chanan

Chanan Safir Colman is a Danish-Israeli professional basketball player known for his successful career in Finland, Israel, and Denmark, where he has earned prestigious MVP titles.
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