Chanina/Hanina | Imamother

amother

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 12:45 pm

What do you think of this name? Do you know anyone by this name?

essie14

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 12:55 pm

I know many people with this name.

amother

Blushpink

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:00 pm

I am now singing Amar Rabbi Elazar, Ama Rabbi Chanina. 😊
Don’t know if that is good or bad

amother

Plum

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:03 pm

Not a fan of multi syllabic names. Also not a fan of Ch. only ever heard of it from that creepy kid on shtisel

amother

Blushpink

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:05 pm

amother [ Plum ] wrote:

Not a fan of multi syllabic names. Also not a fan of Ch. only ever heard of it from that creepy kid on shtisel

He is not creepy, he is the sweetest! He is a true Ben Torah, honestly committed to maximize his learning every day, and the most loving, caring, and devoted husband ever.

Ema of 5

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:10 pm

R’ Chanina Hertzberg was the menachem of Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett (5 towns) until he was no longer to work. He was an expert mechanech, and an incredible person.

amother

Plum

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:12 pm

amother [ Blushpink ] wrote:

He is not creepy, he is the sweetest! He is a true Ben Torah, honestly committed to maximize his learning every day, and the most loving, caring, and devoted husband ever.

I found him creepy. I would not name a baby for him

Ema of 5

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:16 pm

amother [ Plum ] wrote:

I found him creepy. I would not name a baby for him

Would you name a child after a fictional character in the first place? I wouldn’t. I might not name after someone else because of name association though.

amother

Plum

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 1:23 pm

Ema of 4 wrote:

Would you name a child after a fictional character in the first place? I wouldn’t. I might not name after someone else because of name association though.

Not after ‘Necessarily but since I don’t know any chanina’s in real life, and the only one I know I don’t have have positive association with, I wouldn’t use

Now I would use Akiva!! Who doesn’t love him?

amother

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 2:19 pm

Thanks for your answers!
Definitely not naming after this guy from shtisel LOL

I like the name... And also looking for a male version of chana....

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 3:27 pm

Growing up, I knew a couple of girls and several boys with this name. So, it can be for either gender but usually considered to be a male name.

Ema of 5

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 3:29 pm

amother [ Plum ] wrote:

We have an Akiva. Just a heads up, in a wonderful way, every Akiva I know is a strong personality, so just be prepared!

STovah

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 3:46 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

also looking for a male version of chana....

More palatable to me than Chanina would be Elchanan or Chananel.

amother

Cerise

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 3:51 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Thanks for your answers!
Definitely not naming after this guy from shtisel LOL

I like the name... And also looking for a male version of chana....

Chananya could be a male version of chana.

amother

Seashell

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 4:06 pm

STovah wrote:

More palatable to me than Chanina would be Elchanan or Chananel.

Chananya? I know one called Chananee.

octopus

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 4:23 pm

amother [ Seashell ] wrote:

Chananya? I know one called Chananee.

Yes, chananya is a real name. I know people irl named this.

amother

Seashell

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 4:24 pm

octopus wrote:

Yes, chananya is a real name. I know people irl named this.

Of course its a real name. Chananya, mishuel, v'azarya..

octopus

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 4:24 pm

amother [ Plum ] wrote:

I found him creepy. I would not name a baby for him

Don't mean to derail, but I also thought he was creepy and way too intense.

amother

Catmint

Thu, Nov 04 2021, 6:02 pm

octopus wrote:

Yes, chananya is a real name. I know people irl named this.

My nephew is Chananya and Chanani is his nickname (he's still little). I like that better than Chanina personally. I know other Chananyas too. But no Chaninas (just the song lol)