Hannah

American  

[han-uh] / ˈhæn ə /

noun

1. (in the Bible) the mother of Samuel.

2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “grace.”

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Hannah British  

/ ˈhænə /

noun

1. Old Testament the woman who gave birth to Samuel (I Samuel 1–2)

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Example Sentences

Their vision, combined with the persistence of fellow Crossroads sophomores Samantha Leeds and Hannah Carey, has birthed the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re also co-founders of the Crossroads Pickleball Club along with Samantha and Hannah and we’re working to grow participation on campus and across L.A.”

From Los Angeles Times

After serving in World War II, he became a writer and editor at Commentary, entering a coterie that included such authors and critics as Hannah Arendt and Irving Howe.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Hunts have set up a fund in memory of Carol, Louise and Hannah to raise money for charities and causes that help and inspire young women.

From Barron's

Hannah West, who lives across the road from the hospital, told the BBC she saw members of staff and injured people being evacuated.

From BBC