חָנַן
chanan
Formal HebrewBase formחָנַן
חַנּוּ is plural form of חָנַן
Meaning1. To give someone a gift or help them out of kindness.
2. To show mercy and decide not to punish someone.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It was used to describe a king or God giving a gift or showing kindness to someone. The idea is giving something from the goodness of your heart, not because the other person earned it.
Example
אלוהים חנן אותו בכישרון גדול.
God gave him a great talent as a gift.
