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Channa

CHAH-nah

Channa is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Channa is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is a variant of Hannah.”. It currently ranks #15706 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1984.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Channa Means

Channa is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is a variant of Hannah.

The Story of Channa

A gentle echo from ancient Hebrew scrolls, this name whispers of undeserved kindness and a life touched by grace.

Channa is a lovely Hebrew name meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is a direct variant of the more common Hannah, a name found in the Old Testament as the mother of the prophet Samuel. The name has traveled through Jewish communities for millennia, maintaining its soft sound and its powerful meaning of divine kindness.

When you first speak the name Channa, it feels like a soft breath, full of gentle favor. It’s a name that promises an innate kindness, a natural warmth that will draw people in. You can already see yourself writing it on countless cards, a testament to the undeserved favor you feel for your daughter.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Channa Rivka Horowitz

    Popular figure in Orthodox Judaism.

Personality Traits

GraciousKindCompassionatePeaceful

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Peak Year

#37 in 1984

Total Births

878

First Recorded

1958

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