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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Yahweh is gracious; God has favored

Hananiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin with the meaning “Yahweh is gracious” and “God has favored.” The name appears in the Hebrew Bible on multiple occasions, including as the Jewish name of Shadrach. Some variations of Hananiah are Hanina, Chaninah, Haninah, Chananiah, and the Greek Ananias. The name Hananiah can be an excellent reminder for baby of their faith and the fact that they are a favored person.