Hannah

American

[han-uh] / ˈhæn ə /

noun

(in the Bible) the mother of Samuel.
a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “grace.”

Hannah British

/ ˈhænə /

noun

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

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Hannah Arendt controversially argued that pity is an “all-devouring passion” that only feeds on affliction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s essentially a matter of early-bird sellers encountering motivated buyers before more listings crowd the real-estate market, explained Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Gorton and Denton MP Hannah Spencer's February by-election victory means the Greens now have five MPs - their highest ever number in Parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“We spend so much time and thought on the legs and the finishing, and no one ever sees them,” Hannah says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

As I’m putting gas in the van, Hannah demands shotgun and forces Dalton to the back.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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