Hanna (Arabic name)
Hanna or Hana is an Arabic name (حنّا), common particularly among Arab Christians in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, deriving from the Syriac/Aramaic name for the Apostle John. In turn, the Syriac name is borrowed from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥānān) meaning God is gracious.
| Pronunciation | HAN-a |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Syriac / Aramaic |
| Region of origin | Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt) |
Notable people with the name include:
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