Anna
AN-ə
Popularity
#94
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
915,007
Peak Year
#15,697 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Hebrew name *Hannah*, meaning 'grace'. It is a simple yet elegant and timeless name.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Anna Karenina
Title character in Tolstoy's famous novel
Anna Kendrick
American actress and singer
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