What origin is the name Hananiah?

Hananiah comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Hananiah?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Hananiah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Hananiah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hananiah

Hananiah

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

3 syllables

Hananiah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "God is gracious.".

Parents who choose Hananiah pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "God is gracious.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

God is gracious.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Hananiah

What does Hananiah mean?

Hananiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious.".

How popular is Hananiah?

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