Hania

Hania is a Polish affectionate form of Hanna, a name ultimately related to the Hebrew Hannah and its meaning of grace or favor. It is part of the Polish tradition of forming familiar everyday names from longer given names. The result has its own recognizable shape while keeping a clear family relationship with Hanna.

That connection can make Hania meaningful for families honoring a Hannah, Anna, or Hanna without repeating the exact form. The Polish pronunciation is tied to Polish sounds, so an English reading of the letters may not fully capture it. Used as an independent name, Hania preserves the warmth of a familiar form while still having a specific linguistic tradition and an older Hebrew root behind it.