Standard spelling
汉娜
Hàn nà
The standard Chinese spelling of Hannah.
- 汉
- a common name sound (also the Han people)
- 娜
- graceful
Recognised as Hannah by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Hannah in Chinese
In Chinese, Hannah is written 汉娜 (Hàn nà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 涵悦 (Hán yuè): a Chinese-style name meaning quiet depth and joy.
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汉娜
Hàn nà
Hannah
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
涵悦
Hán yuè
A Chinese-style name meaning quiet depth and joy.
- 涵
- depth of character
- 悦
- joy, delight
Echoes the “Han” in Hannah and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
涵
Hán
A single character meaning depth of character.
- 涵
- depth of character
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Hannah comes from.
Hannah comes from Hebrew and means “favour” or “grace”. In the Bible she is the mother of the prophet Samuel.
Famous Hannahs in Chinese
- Hannah Arendtpolitical philosopher汉娜·阿伦特
About Hannah in Chinese
What does the name Hannah mean?
Hannah comes from Hebrew and means “favour” or “grace”. In the Bible she is the mother of the prophet Samuel.
How do you say Hannah in Chinese?
Hannah is written 汉娜 and pronounced Hàn nà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Hannah by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 涵悦 mean?
涵悦 (Hán yuè) is a Chinese-style name for Hannah: a Chinese-style name meaning quiet depth and joy. 涵 means “depth of character”, 悦 means “joy, delight”.
Which version of Hannah is best for a tattoo?
汉娜 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 涵悦 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.