Hana
Meaning of Hana
The name Hana is a beautiful and versatile choice for a baby girl, with rich cultural significance and global appeal. Originating from various cultures, Hana means "flower" in Japanese, symbolizing beauty and nature. In Korean, it translates to "one" or "first," often representing uniqueness and primacy. The Arabic origin of the name conveys happiness or bliss, adding a layer of positive emotion to its meaning. Pronounced as HAH-nah across these languages, Hana has a gentle and melodic sound that is easy to say yet distinctive.
The name also has variations like Hanna and Hannah, which are widely recognized and equally charming. While not among the most common names in the United States, Hana has consistently appeared in baby name rankings over the decades. For instance, it ranked 722nd in 2023 with 387 newborns named Hana that year. This steady presence reflects its timeless appeal without being overly popular.
Overall, Hana's multicultural roots and lovely meanings make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that is both meaningful and elegant.
Pronunciation
Korean,Arabic
- Pronunced as HAH-nah (/ha.na/)
Japanese
- Pronunced as HAH-nah (/haːna/)
Czech
- Pronunced as HAH-nuh (/ˈhana/)
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Notable People Named Hana
| Hana Gabrielle Pestle, known as Hana, is a Los Angeles-based American singer-songwriter and record producer. |
| Hana Sugisaki is a Japanese actress formerly known as Hana Kajiura, who was signed to Stardust Promotion. |
| Hana Mandlíková, a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia, later obtained Australian citizenship and won four Grand Slam singles titles during her career. |
| Hana Brady - Hanička "Hana" Brady was a Czechoslovak Jewish girl who tragically perished in the Holocaust and is the focus of the non-fiction children's book Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine. |
| Hana Shalabi is a Palestinian prisoner in Israel, currently held in administrative detention. |
| Hana Mae Lee is a multi-talented American actress, model, comedian, and fashion designer, best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and The Babysitter film series, as well as for owning the fashion line Hanamahn. |
| Hana Kobayashi is a Venezuelan singer with Japanese heritage. |
| Hana Gregorová was a Slovak author known for her realistic exploration of women's lives and their struggles for emancipation and equality. |
| Hana Marvanová - Hana Kordová Marvanová is a Czech lawyer and politician who previously served as the Vice Chairwoman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. |
| Hana Janků was a renowned Czech operatic soprano. |
| Hana Malhas is a Jordanian singer-songwriter and musician known for her monthly concert series "Bala Feesh" and her English and Arabic language music releases. |
| Hana Nagata is a Japanese rugby sevens player who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and was named in the Sakura Sevens squad for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. |
| Hana Nasser is a prominent Arab-Israeli professional football player. |
| Hana Andronikova was a renowned Czech writer. |
| Hana Vítová, also known as Hanna Witt in Germany, was a prominent Czechoslovak film actress who starred in over 50 films from 1931 to 1965. |
