GirlClassic

Anna

/AN-ah/

Grace, favor

What does Anna mean?

Anna was the prophetess who recognized Jesus.

Origin

Hebrew
Greek

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Anna · Anne · Hannah

Nicknames

Annie

Sibling name ideas

Boys

John
Peter
Andrew

Girls

Mary
Elizabeth
Martha

More girl names like Anna

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