How to Say “Hannah” in Greek

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Χάνα
Chánafeminine
Χάνα (Chána) is the Greek way to say the female given name Hannah.
Χάνα is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)

Which one should you use?

While Χάνα is a version of the name, Άννα is the formal translation for Hannah. For informal variations, you can use Άννουλα or Άννι.

How do you pronounce it?

Chána

Did you know?

  • In Greece, the name Χάνα is much more commonly encountered as a verb meaning 'to be lost' or 'to be wasted' than as a proper name.
  • The letter Χ in Χάνα is pronounced as a breathy 'ch' sound, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch', rather than the hard 'h' sound used in English.
  • The diminutive form Άννουλα adds a suffix that conveys much more affection than the English 'little Anna' does.

Examples in context

  • Πώς είσαι, Άννουλα;
    How are you, Annoula?
  • Έχετε ξαναδεί την Άννα;
    Have you seen Hannah before?
  • Η Χάνα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη μου.
    I Chana einai poly kali fili mou.
    Hannah is a very good friend of mine.
  • Γνωρίζεις τη Χάνα;
    Gnorizeis ti Chana;
    Do you know Hannah?
  • Η Χάνα δουλεύει στη βιβλιοθήκη.
    I Chana doulei sti vivliothiki.
    Hannah works at the library.

Example conversation

Dimitris and Kyriaki are talking about a new coworker.

  1. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Ποια είναι η νέα συνάδελφος;
    Poia einai i néa synádelfos?
    Who is the new colleague?
  2. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Την λένε Χάνα.
    Tin léne Chána.
    Her name is Hannah.
  3. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Είναι από την Αμερική η Χάνα;
    Eínai apó tin Amerikí i Chána?
    Is Hannah from America?
  4. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Ναι, είναι από τη Νέα Υόρκη.
    Nai, einai apó ti Néa Yórki.
    Yes, she is from New York.

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