Meaning
grace, favor
Origin
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (AL, DE, ES, FJ, FR, GB, GR, IE, IT, JM, PL, RU, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- traditional
- international
- classic
- timeless
- feminine
Famous people named Anna
- Saint Anne (mother of Mary)
- Saint Anna
- Anna of Denmark
- Anna Karenina
Variations
Änne, Ana, Anja, Anya, Hannah, Άννα, Annie, Anita, Annette, Аня (Anya), Аннушка (Annuška), Hanna
Nicknames
Аня (Anya), Annie, Ann, Nan
Popularity
Anna appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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