Hannah in Chinese
Hannah in Chinese is 汉娜 (Hàn Nà).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- grace, favor
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "grace, favor". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Anna, Ana, Nancy, Anne.
3 ways to write Hannah
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
汉娜
Hàn Nà
The standard transliteration of Hannah: 汉 (hàn, "Han Chinese; man"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 汉 (hàn) carries "han", 娜 (nà) carries "nah". The tone contour is 4-4 (falling, falling).
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 汉
hàn
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
Han Chinese; man
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
惠安
Huì Ān
Inspired by "grace, favor": 惠 (huì, "kindness, favor") + 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), expressing grace and kindness.
Why these characters?
惠 (kindness, favor) answers the "grace" in Hannah's meaning, and 安 (peace, safety) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 惠
huì
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
kindness, favor
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
晗嘉
Hán Jiā
晗 (hán, "dawn light") + 嘉 (jiā, "excellent, praiseworthy"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
晗 (hán) sounds close to the opening "han" of Hannah (compare 汉 hàn) but means "dawn light"; 嘉 adds "excellent, praiseworthy".
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 晗
hán
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
dawn light
- 嘉
jiā
Tone 1 · 14 strokes (simplified)
excellent, praiseworthy
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Recent US usage of Hannah
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Hannah ranked 47 among names recorded for girls, with 26,230 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 427,766 girls named Hannah since 1880, with the high point in 2000 (23,080 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it held roughly steady, from #30 to #32 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 427,766
More About Hannah in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Hannah offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Hannah, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Anna in Chinese, Ana in Chinese, Nancy in Chinese, and Anne in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Anna in Chinese, Ana in Chinese, and Nancy in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Anne in Chinese, Samantha in Chinese, Stephanie in Chinese, Lauren in Chinese, and Nicole in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Hannah, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Hannah to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Hannah in Chinese?
汉娜 (Hàn Nà), or 漢娜 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Hannah?
US Social Security records show 427,766 girls named Hannah since 1880, with the high point in 2000 (23,080 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it held roughly steady, from #30 to #32 among girls.
How many strokes does 汉娜 have?
14 strokes in simplified form and 23 in traditional; per character: 汉 5, 娜 9.