Find out how popular the first name Hananiah has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hananiah by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Hananiah is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 60% of people named Hananiah being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hananiah.

The history of the first name Hananiah

The name Hananiah originates from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "חנן" (hanan), meaning "grace" or "favor," and "יה" (Yah), which is a shortened form of the name of the Hebrew God, Yahweh.

Hananiah is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel. One of the most notable mentions is of Hananiah, also known as Shadrach, who was one of the three young Hebrews thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship the golden idol. This story is found in the third chapter of the Book of Daniel.

In the early Christian era, Hananiah was the name of a martyr who was burned alive in Persia during the reign of King Shapur II in the 4th century CE. He is honored as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.

Throughout history, there have been several prominent individuals bearing the name Hananiah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hananiah ben Hezekiah, a Jewish scholar from the 1st century BCE who is mentioned in the Talmud.

Another notable figure was Hananiah ben Teradion, a Jewish scholar and martyr who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was executed by the Roman authorities for teaching Torah and performing circumcisions, which were prohibited at the time.

In the 7th century CE, Hananiah ben Isaac was a prominent Jewish philosopher and exegete from Babylonia who wrote commentaries on various biblical texts.

In the medieval period, Hananiah ben Shemariah was a renowned Jewish scholar and astronomer from the 13th century who lived in Provence, France. He made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and wrote works on mathematics and astronomy.

Lastly, Hananiah Levi Oppenheim was a prominent German Jewish banker and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century (1728-1805). He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support of Jewish education and cultural institutions.

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