Hannan
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hannan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2000.
Hannan is a name with multiple origins, most familiar to Scottish and English speakers as a Gaelic name derived from *Áedán*, meaning "little fire," a diminutive of *Áed*. In Arabic, Hannan (حنان) is a feminine name meaning "compassion" or "tenderness." Historically, one famous bearer is Saint Hannan, a 6th-century Irish missionary said to have founded a church in Scotland; the village of Kilhannan on the Isle of Arran bears his name. The name also appears in the Old Testament, as a minor figure in the Book of Nehemiah. While less common in modern Scotland than similar names like Aidan or Hannah, Hannan offers a global resonance, bridging Celtic and Semitic traditions.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20003 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y