Grace
Pronunciation: AN-uh
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Anna is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Grace". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AN-uh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Άννα
Χάρις ἡ ἀπὸ θεοῦ, ἡλέη ἡ ἀπὸ κυρίου
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AN-uh
IPA
/ˈænə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Topaz
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Anna, the prophetess, was present at the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The name Anna carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
1st century
Historical records show that Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary. The name Anna carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
1st century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Anna
Gracious, merciful, or favored by God
אנה
חסד פירוש: היא חסדה של אלוקים או חסידת אלוקים
Άννα
Χάρις ἡ ἀπὸ θεοῦ, ἡλέη ἡ ἀπὸ κυρίου
Anna
Gracious, favored, or merciful
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