Chana

Updated: March 29, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Chana comes from an ancient Hebrew name. In the Bible, it becomes a derivative of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. It means God has favored me.

Meaning of the name Chana

Gracious

Origin of the name Chana

Hebrew

Symbolism of the name Chana

Chana is friendly and cheerful. She likes to talk and promote, and seldom worries. She can be patient and impulsive. Chana is bold, independent, and inquisitive. She likes to express herself constructively and joyously.

Style of the name Chana

Classic

Gender of the name Chana

Chana is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Chana

Chay-nah

Number of syllables in the name Chana

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Chana

Chana has a desire to lead and inspire. She is courageous and giving as well as bold and action-oriented. She wants to make a difference in the world and uses her creative talents to help with social issues and cultural interests.

Alternative spellings for the name Chana

Chaenah
Chaynaw

Nicknames for the name Chana

Chan
Cha cha
Chani
Chanu
Chan Chan

Popularity of the name Chana

Chana came on the popularity charts around 1976. It stayed pretty steady from 1977 to 1997 when it dropped down some. Its popularity shot up in the year 2009 and then stayed at that higher rate through 2020 with its popularity peaking in 2018.