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Hanan
full of grace
חָנָן cha.nan
Hanan (Hebrew: חָנָן, cha.nan) means “full of grace”, by traditional interpretation. Ten men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a foreigner. In 2025 it was given to 67 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 2,229 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abdon in 1 Chronicles 8.
Which Hanan?
Ten men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Hanan
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Hanan
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Hanan
son of Igdaliah
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Hanan
son of Zaccur
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Hanan
son of Maacah
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Hanan
Show all 10 bearers
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Hanan
son of Azel
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Hanan
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Hanan
son of Shashak
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Hanan
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 12 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 10 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 67 | Rising |
| All-time total | 2,229 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 72 in 2016 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | MN | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 8:23 |
| Last appears | Jeremiah 35:4 |
| Cross-references | 111 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Sheariah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Azel.
- Abdon attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shashak.
- Penuel attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shashak.
- Bocheru attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Azel.
- Eber attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shashak.
- Elam attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Shashak.
- Sheariah co-occurrence Appears with Sheariah in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Ishmael co-occurrence Appears with Ishmael in 1 Chronicles 9.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.43;
son of: Maacah (H4601O)
§ Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful"
1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin
2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul
3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors
4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law
6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
8) son of Zaccur, grandson of Mattaniah whom Nehemiah made one of the storekeepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Same as 5 ?
9) son of Igdaliah
Hanan, the son of Maacah, was one of King David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Hanan, the son of Maacah, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.43 as one of King David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who served under David and were renowned for their bravery, strength, and military prowess. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, fighting in various battles and campaigns. The mention of Hanan in this list highlights his exceptional skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David.
Key verses
Hanan appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,
1 Chronicles 11:43
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:43