Hanni
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hanni
The name 'Hanni' is a diminutive or variant of 'Hannah' or 'Johanna,' meaning "grace" or "favor" from the Hebrew root *ḥ-n-n* (חנן).
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Etymology
The name 'Hanni' is a diminutive or variant of 'Hannah' or 'Johanna,' meaning "grace" or "favor" from the Hebrew root *ḥ-n-n* (חנן). It is used in German, Scandinavian, and Jewish cultures, often as a nickname for Hannah or Johanna, with notable historical use in German-speaking regions and among Ashkenazi Jews.
Hanni currently ranks #10,395 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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