Hanna
Meaning of Hanna
Hanna is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has a strong, yet delicate sound that appeals to many parents. The name Hanna is pronounced as HA-nuh in both American English (/ˈhɑnə/) and British English (/ˈhænə/), making it easily recognizable and versatile. Additionally, the German pronunciation of HA-nah (/ˈhana/) adds an international flair to the name.
Hanna has been consistently popular in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 500 and 600 in terms of occurrence, with around 550 to 600 newborn girls being named Hanna each year. The popularity of this name has remained relatively stable, indicating its enduring appeal among parents.
It's worth noting that Hanna is often spelled as Hannah, which is another popular variation of the name. Both spellings are widely accepted and used interchangeably.
Overall, if you're looking for a classic and elegant name for your baby girl, consider choosing Hanna. Its timeless charm and multiple pronunciations make it a wonderful choice that will stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as HA-nah (/ˈhana/)
British English
- Pronunced as HA-nuh (/ˈhænə/)
American English
- Pronunced as HA-nuh (/ˈhɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Hanna
| Hanna Reitsch, a German aviator and test pilot, was known for her flight testing of Germany's new aircraft during World War II and for being one of the last people to meet Adolf Hitler in the Führerbunker in 1945. |
| Hanna Victorivna Knyazyeva-Minenko is a former Ukrainian and current Israeli triple jumper and long jumper. |
| Hanna Schygulla is a renowned German actress and chanson singer known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder and her accolades in the New German Cinema. |
| Hanna Gunilla Marklund is a former Swedish football player known for her role as a defender and wearing shirt number 4. |
| Hanna Yusuf (1992–2019) was a Somali journalist known for her work as a reporter and producer at BBC News. |
| Hanna Paulsberg is a renowned Norwegian jazz musician and composer. |
| Hanna Ihorivna Novosad is a Ukrainian educational activist, civil servant, and politician who served as the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine in the Honcharuk Government. |
| Hanna Marie Klek is a German chess player and Woman Grandmaster who clinched the German Women's Chess Championship in 2013. |
| Hanna Fenichel Pitkin was a prominent American political theorist, renowned for her influential work "The Concept of Representation" published in 1967. |
| Hanna Petros was an influential Iraqi Chaldean composer, scholar, and founder of a prestigious conservatory in Baghdad, known for his writings on oriental music, Iraqi Maqams, and Syriac hymnody. |
| Hanna Kristina Hedlund is a Swedish singer, known for her musical talent and her relationship with fellow singer Martin Stenmarck, with whom she has a son and a daughter. |
| Hanna Malyshchyk - Hanna Alyaksandrauna Malyshik is a Belarusian female track and field athlete known for her expertise in the hammer throw, with notable achievements including representing her country at the 2016 Summer Olympics and achieving a personal best of 72.31 m in 2016. |
| Hanna Erikson is a Swedish cross-country skier who achieved success by winning three medals in the 2009 Junior World Championships. |
| Hanna Kuoppala is a retired Finnish ice hockey player who represented her country in 87 matches, including the 2006 Winter Olympics and the IIHF World Championships. |
| Hanna Wagenius - Hanna Birgitta Kristina Wagenius is a Swedish blogger, politician, and former chairperson of the Centre Party Youth, who studied law at Uppsala University. |
