Hanan
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Hanan is a name of Hebrew
origin of the meaning "God is gracious", "gracious gift of God". In Hebrew it is a masculine name, and in Arabic a feminine one. The name John is speculated to derive, via Latin and Greek, from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
Hebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
origin of the meaning "God is gracious", "gracious gift of God". In Hebrew it is a masculine name, and in Arabic a feminine one. The name John is speculated to derive, via Latin and Greek, from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
Persons
- Hanan ben HananHanan ben HananAnanus ben Ananus , d. 68 CE, was a Herodian-era High Priest of Israel in Jerusalem, Iudaea Province...
, a Herodian-era High Priest of Israel in Jerusalem - Hanan of IskiyaHanan of IskiyaHanan of Iskiya Hanan of Iskiya (Asikia)Hanan of Iskiya (Asikia)(Hebrew: (רב חנן מאישקיא (מאישקא or Alternative English spelling: Hanan of Iskia, or Hanan of Iskya, or Hanan of Ishqiya) was rector of the Talmudical academy at Pumbedita, 589-608....
, a rector of the Talmudical academy at Pumbedita - Josiah HananJosiah HananJosiah Alfred Hanan was a New Zealand politician, cabinet minister, and legislative councillor. He also served as Mayor of Invercargill, and as Chancellor of the University of New Zealand.-Early life:...
, a New Zealand politician, father of Ralph HananRalph HananJosiah Ralph Hanan known as Ralph Hanan was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from 1946 to 1969, and was a son of Josiah Hanan who had previously held the seat... - Mor Avi HananMor Avi HananMor Avi Hanan is an Israeli footballer from Israel. He played for haShikma/Ramat Hen in the Liga Artzit before joining Boston College.-External links:*...
, an Israeli footballer - Ralph HananRalph HananJosiah Ralph Hanan known as Ralph Hanan was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from 1946 to 1969, and was a son of Josiah Hanan who had previously held the seat...
, a New Zealand politician, son of Josiah HananJosiah HananJosiah Alfred Hanan was a New Zealand politician, cabinet minister, and legislative councillor. He also served as Mayor of Invercargill, and as Chancellor of the University of New Zealand.-Early life:...
Other meanings
- Hanan gridHanan gridIn geometry, the Hanan grid H of a finite set S of points in the plane is obtained by constructing vertical and horizontal lines through each point in S....
, a geometrical construction - Hanan International Airport
- Hanan ShieldHanan ShieldThe Hanan Shield is one of the most prestigious trophies in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1946 after being presented by the Mayor of Timaru, A.E.S. Hanan. The Hanan Shield is based on a challenge system played between North Otago, South Canterbury and Mid...
, a prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition - a moiety within the Inca civilizationInca civilizationThe Andean civilizations made up a loose patchwork of different cultures that developed from the highlands of Colombia to the Atacama Desert. The Andean civilizations are mainly based on the cultures of Ancient Peru and some others such as Tiahuanaco. The Inca Empire was the last sovereign...
- an era within the Chinese Han DynastyHan DynastyThe Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
- the Hanan Revolution within the fictional Alliance-Union universeAlliance-Union universeThe Alliance-Union universe is a fictional universe created by science fiction and fantasy author C. J. Cherryh. It is the setting for an epic future history series extending from the 21st century out into the far future....
- a 2004 film under the direction of Makrand DeshpandeMakrand DeshpandeMakarand Deshpande is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi and Marathi films and theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like Jungle, Sarfarosh, Swades, Makdee, and Darna Zaroori Hai where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer roles. He has directed over 5...
See also
- Hamam (disambiguation)
- Haman (disambiguation)
- Baal-hananBaal-hananBaal-hanan means "Baal is gracious". There are two men by this name in the Hebrew Bible....
- Hannan (disambiguation)