Onnah
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Onnah
Onnah is a variant spelling of Onna or Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), meaning "grace" or "favor." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew and is related to the verb "chanan," which means "to be gracious."
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical significance as the name of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel in biblical texts, and later adopted across European and English-speaking cultures.
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Etymology
Onnah is a variant spelling of Onna or Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), meaning "grace" or "favor." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew and is related to the verb "chanan," which means "to be gracious."
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical significance as the name of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel in biblical texts, and later adopted across European and English-speaking cultures. It also appears in Islamic tradition as Hanna/Hannah.
Onnah currently ranks #17,795 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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