Hanna

American

[han-uh] / ˈhæn ə /

noun

Marcus Alonzo Mark, 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.

Hanna British

/ ˈhænə /

noun

William. 1910–2001, US animator and film producer who with Joseph Barbera (1911–2006) created the cartoon characters Tom and Jerry in the 1940s; the Hanna–Barbera company later produced numerous cartoon series for television.

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“Trump has lost interest or shifted to other issues,” Hanna said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The body’s accumulated patterns added up to the “Dark Vise,” defined by Hanna as the gradual buildup of muscular contractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"But we don't know if it's safe to take the road," said Hanna Botosh, 27, visiting from Hungary with her partner.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Cunnah "made a beeline" for Manchester, hired a car and drove to Barnsley, where Hanna lives.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

At lunch we have a presentation on Kathleen Hanna, so it doesn’t matter that Tanasia will never speak to me again because there’s no talking anyway.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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