The name Hannah comes from the Hebrew name Channah meaning "grace", "favour".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Hannah Cowley (1743 - 1809), an English dramatist and poet;
Hannah Resiel (1865 - 1928), the mother of Charlie Chaplin;
Hannah Gordon (born 1941), a Scottish actress;
Hannah Cornett (born 1980), an American actress and model;
Hannah Spearritt (born 1981), an English actress and singer.
