Hannah
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the mother of Samuel.
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a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “grace.”
noun
Example Sentences
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As well as Baby Reindeer, Fleabag was first performed as a theatre show before being developed by the BBC, as was Hannah Gadsby's show Nanette in 2017 before being developed by Netflix.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A few high-profile golf personalities like English professional golfer Hannah Screen and Golf.com social-media manager Claire Rogers also weighed in, calling the spot “frustrating” and “very scary.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Money and power should not exempt you from the same laws that we have to follow,” said Hannah Kirschner, who’s had a home nearby since 1994.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Cannom died from complications from Alzheimer’s disease, according to one of his daughters, Hannah Cannom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Then he helped Hannah clean up the mess and set the table in the dining room under her careful instruction.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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