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History of the origin of the name Khan
The name Hana is a variant of the name Anna and is often spelled Hannah. This is an ancient name, the roots of which should be sought in the east. From Arabic the name Hana (هناء) is translated as “happiness”, “bliss”, “wealth”, “abundance”; from Persian (خانه) – “house”, “home”; from Yakut (花) – “flower”; from Hebrew – “grace”, “mercy”.
In the Tanakh, Hana is the mother of the prophet Samuel. She was barren and for many years she asked God to send her a son. The Lord heard Hana’s prayers, and she became a mother. Hannah dedicated Samuel to God; he was raised at the Shiloh sanctuary. Therefore, some scholars translate the name Khana as “received a son from God,” “rewarded with a son from God.”
The name Hana and its variants (Anna, Hannah, Ganna, Nana) are very common in almost all countries of the world. In terms of popularity, this name is in twenty-second position in the United States, and fifteenth in European countries. It is most in demand in Poland, Germany, Iran, and India. In Russia, the name Khan is quite rare, but Anna is ubiquitous.
Meaning and characteristics of the name Khan
As a child, Hana was a modest, quiet, shy girl. She does not like noisy companies and avoids other children. Hana is a good student, reads a lot, and may be interested in literature or painting. She has virtually no friends until high school. She thinks a lot, compares, analyzes. It’s hard for Hana to see injustice in the world around her, she tries to correct it as best she can: she helps the poor and disadvantaged, homeless animals. Hana is very kind, people always turn to her for help.
Over the years, Hana learns to overcome her modesty and becomes more sociable. She enjoys spending time with friends, dancing, and attending various cultural events. But Hana reveals her true feelings and thoughts to few. She often hides even from her parents, for fear of upsetting them or seeming dependent or vulnerable.
Hana has a well-developed imagination. She is endowed with many talents and cannot live without art in any of its manifestations. Hana loves beautiful things, beautiful people and stunning landscapes. She can spend hours wandering around the picturesque corners of the city, taking photographs or sketching interesting objects.
But there is another side to Hana’s character. She combines romance and subtle sensuality with practicality and the ability to make cold calculations. Hana plans her life to the smallest detail, consistently builds a career, and never acts rashly or thoughtlessly. She understands that the material side of life is as important as its spiritual component. Therefore, he tries to make sure that he doesn’t need anything.
Very often, Hana chooses socially significant professions related to people: teacher, educator, doctor, social worker. She is very efficient, conscientious, ready to listen and help everyone. For this, her colleagues respect her, and her superiors appreciate her. Hana can also devote herself to creativity, become an actress, singer, and writer.
Hana gets married late, she chooses her husband very carefully. She is only interested in serious men aimed at starting a family. Hana’s chosen one must be good-looking, have a sense of humor and golden hands. Hana takes a very responsible approach to raising children.
Name days:
January 21, August 19
Diminutive version
Khanochka, Hunushenka
Abbreviated
Nana
According to the church
Anna
Color
- pink
- olive
Planet
- Venus
Element
- water
Stone talisman
agate, turquoise, moonstone
Metal
iridium
Plants
valerian
Totem animal
mole, spider