Hanan (given name)


Hanan is a name of Semitic origin. In Hebrew it is a masculine name, of the meaning "gracious", "gracious gift" or "grace". In Arabic it means "compassion". The name John is speculated to derive, via Latin and Greek, from the Hebrew name Yehohanan or Yohanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious". The word 'hanan' is exclusively mentioned in the Qur'an while describing Prophet Yahya in Surah Maryam 19:12-13. The name Hanan is mentioned many times in the bible.
Notable people with this name include: