Are There Any Other ways to spell Hannah?

Question

Do You Think Hanaa Is Ok?

Answer 1

I don't think it's quite write to say, as some have, that "Anne" or "Anna" is "a way to spell 'Hannah'. Rather, it is a related name, derived from same the original Hebrew name (though Greek, in this case).

In case you ARE interested in related names -esp. those based on "Hannah" -- check this link:
http://www.behindthename.com/php/related.php?name=hannah

As for spelling THIS name -- it is perfectly fine to use one or two n's, to include the h or not (as is often done with these silent final h's in Hebrew names).

But on the question of whether "Hanaa" would work -- I don't quite think so, UNLESS you also want to chance the usual English PRONUNCIATION of the name. The double-a suggest that that syllable should be emphasized, rather than the first, and probably also that the "Han" part should be pronounced with the 'long a' -- "ahh!" sound, rather than the "short/flat a" sound (of "hand"), or even an "uh" sound if the syllable is not accented. In other words, it would seem to suggest "Hah- NAH" or "Huh-NAH".

Of course, people frequently spell names however they choose, then pronounce them as they like, even that's not an expected way for such a spelling to be pronounced in English. So you CAN do it, but I'm not sure you'd WANT to, since this will inevitably cause a lot of confusion be people not knowing how to pronounce it.

If you're willing to deal with that --forever-- go ahead. Just be aware of it ahead of time.

Answer 2

Hanna, Hana, Hanah... or Ghanna with a silent G.
Seriously though you can spell it however you like.
EDIT: Hanaa is certainly fine :)

Answer 3

Yes two,

1) Hanna
2) or you could spell it backwards

Answer 4

hana
hanar
haner
spanner
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aner
an-r
anar
ana

Answer 5

HANER