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Ann

an

Popularity

#1141

stable

Letters

3

Syllables

1

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

471,397

Peak Year

#9,068 in 1957

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Ann is an English form of Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Anne Frank

    German-born diarist and Holocaust victim

  • Ann Bancroft

    American actress known for stage and screen roles

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

GracefulKindSimpleElegant

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