"To Hananiah, the name Shadrach."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hananiah Meaning in the Bible
Hananiah
boy
Hananiah means "The LORD is gracious", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Hananiah appears in the King James Bible, and Daniel 1:7 is the passage most often tied to it. Declares God's grace even in the fire — He walks with us through every trial.
Is Hananiah in the Bible?
Yes — Hananiah appears in the King James Bible, including Daniel 1:7.
Pronunciation:/han-ah-NY-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe LORD is gracious
What does Hananiah mean?
Hananiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The LORD is gracious". The Hebrew name of Shadrach, one of Daniel's companions who survived the fiery furnace.
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What does Hananiah mean in the Bible?
Hananiah means "The LORD is gracious" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Hananiah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hananiah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Daniel 1:7. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Hananiah?
Hananiah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Hananiah?
Hananiah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hananiah?
Declares God's grace even in the fire — He walks with us through every trial.
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Hananiah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Hananiah appears in the King James Bible, including Daniel 1:7.
Hananiah means "The LORD is gracious." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Daniel 1:7, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Hananiah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "The LORD is gracious." It appears in the King James Bible, including Daniel 1:7.
Common questions about the name Hananiah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hananiah?
You can read every verse where Hananiah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.