'Hanani' definitions:

Definition of 'hanani'

From: Easton
  • Hanani God has gratified me, or is gracious.
  • One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4, 25).
  • A prophet who was sent to rebuke king Asa for entering into a league with Benhadad I., king of Syria, against Judah (2 Chr. 16:1-10). He was probably the father of the prophet Jehu (1 Kings 16:7).
  • Probably a brother of Nehemiah (Neh. 1:2; 7:2), who reported to him the melancholy condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah afterwards appointed him to have charge of the city gates.

Definition of 'hanani'

From: Hitchcock
  • Hanani, my grace; my mercy