Chanan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Chanan \ch(a)-nan\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God was compassionate".

Chanan has 1 variant form: Hanan.

Baby names that sound like Chanan are Shanan, Channon, Shanon, Shannan and Shanen.

Chanan is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Chanan. Click here to compare Chanan with related baby names.