Hananiah

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hananiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God has been gracious" or "Yahweh has been gracious". It is derived from the Hebrew word "hanan", which means "gracious" or "merciful", combined with the suffix "-Yah", which means "God".
Scripts(How to write)
The Hebrew spelling of Hananiah is חֲנַנְיָהוּ.
חֲנַנְיָה(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Hananiah could vary depending on the region or language. However, the most common pronunciation is hah-nah-NYE-ah.
han-ə-NIE-ə(English)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Hananiah is difficult to determine as it is not commonly used outside of Jewish communities. However, it is a popular name among Jewish families and has been used for centuries in Hebrew-speaking countries.

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Hananiah Name meanings & History

Hananiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God has been gracious" or "Yahweh has been gracious". It is derived from the Hebrew word "hanan", which means "gracious" or "merciful", combined with the suffix "-Yah", which means "God". Means "Yahweh is gracious" in Hebrew. This name appears frequently in the Old Testament. It is the Hebrew name of Shadrach. Hananiah is primarily used as a masculine given name among Jewish families. It is often chosen for its meaning, which celebrates the grace and mercy of God. However, it is not commonly used in other cultures or languages.

Zodiac Sign of Hananiah: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hananiah:

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Action

N: Nice,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Hananiah is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Hananiah

Other Hebrew names that are similar to Hananiah include Hannah, Hannahiah, Hanan, Hananel, Haniel, and Yonah.

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