Hannah in Chinese
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: grace, favor
The standard Chinese transliteration of Hannah, pronounced Hàn Nà. The characters are chosen for sound: 汉 (hàn, "Han Chinese; man"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Native speakers will immediately recognize it as the name Hannah.
Character Breakdown
Note: Reads as the name "Hannah" to native speakers; the characters are chosen for sound, so don't expect a poetic meaning. Traditional form 漢娜 differs from simplified 汉娜; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
A Chinese-style given name inspired by the meaning of Hannah ("grace, favor"), expressing grace and kindness: 恩 (ēn, "grace, kindness") + 琪 (qí, "fine jade").
Character Breakdown
Note: A meaning-based Chinese given name; it will not sound like your English name, so pair it with an explanation if that matters to you. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Opens with 晗 (hán, "dawn light"), which echoes the first sound of Hannah (Hàn), and adds 仪 (yí, "bearing, grace; ceremony") for grace and kindness. It reads like a natural Chinese given name with a nod to your English one.
Character Breakdown
Note: Looks and sounds like a genuine Chinese given name while still echoing your name; a popular choice for tattoos. Traditional form 晗儀 differs from simplified 晗仪; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write Hannah in Chinese?
The most common way is 汉娜 (traditional: 漢娜), pronounced Hàn Nà. This is the standard phonetic transliteration you would see in Chinese media and translations.
What does 汉娜 mean?
汉娜 is a sound-based transliteration, so as a whole it simply means "Hannah". Individually: 汉 (hàn) = Han Chinese; man; 娜 (nà) = graceful, elegant. If you want real meaning, try 恩琪 (Ēn Qí), inspired by the meaning of Hannah: "grace, favor".
Which Chinese name for Hannah is best for a tattoo?
Choose 汉娜 if you want people to recognize your name, 恩琪 if you prefer meaning over sound, or 晗仪 for a natural-sounding Chinese name that still echoes Hannah. Whatever you pick, use a calligraphy font and ask a native speaker to check the final design.