Anna

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Anna

Mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus, Saint Anne was a devout and righteous woman God favored. If Biblical names are your jam, then Anna could be an ideal choice as it has biblical roots and a pleasant sound. Having its roots in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek origins, Anna is derived from Hannah, which refers to ‘grace’ or ‘favor.’ In the Bible, Hannah is the mother of an Old Testament prophet, Samuel.

According to Social Security Administration’s 2021 data, Anna ranked at 84 in the US. It has also been among the top 100 baby names since the 1970s. Some other popular variants of this name include Anne, Ana, Annie, Hanna, Annah, Anah, and Ann. Anna is also referred to as Anca in Romania, Anci in Budapest, Ance in Latvia, Ania in Russia, Anni in Sweden, and Hanna in Germany.

Let’s explore the strong fictional presence of Anna. Leo Tolstoy, a Russian author, initially published his work Anna Karenina in the 1870s, a masterpiece of literature and one of the best novels ever written. Anna Karenina, a married aristocrat and socialite is the story’s main protagonist. Anna, Elsa’s sister, is also a character in Disney’s animated film “Frozen,” which was released in 2013. Anna is portrayed as a strong, determined, and fearless character who wants to protect her loved ones at all costs.

‘Freaky Friday’ from 2003 features a character named Anna Coleman. Anna, a gifted musician, is portrayed as a rebellious, independent, and creative teen who is frustrated with the rigid domestic rules. Anna is a supporting character in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” acting as Sansa Stark’s handmaiden and confidante. Anna is devoted to Sansa and often helps her navigate Westeros’ perilous and intricate political world. In Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula,” Anna is a young, innocent, and virtuous woman who is pursued by the vampire Count Dracula.

Anna

Meaning Name of a King; Food; Grain; Earth and Water; God

Gender Boy

Religion Hindu

Origin Hebrew,Greek,Latin

Names starting with  A..  Aa..  Aah..  Aam..  Aan..  Aay..  Aha..  Ahi..  Ahn.. 

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Anna On The Popularity Chart

Popularity Over Time

The popularity of this has been on a roller coaster ride over the last few decades as it’s reflected on the graph. Though 1989 saw its peak, the popularity gradually started falling in the recent few years.

Rank Over Time

In 1980, Anna was rated 14,378th, and it continued to rise in ranking while declining in popularity over time. Here is a graph showing the name’s trend from 1980 to the present.

Names With Similar Sound As Anna

Like the sound of Anna but wish to find another name? We have you covered! Have a look at the names suggested below that have a similar sound but a unique meaning.

Ananias Anastas Anastase Anastasio Anastasius Anatol Ander Anders Anderson Andoni

Names With Same Meaning As Anna

Isn’t grace a beautiful word? Here are some ideas if you want your daughter’s name to mean “grace” but want to choose a different name.

Aahan Aanan Aayam Ahaan Ahan Ahim Ahnay Aimo Ain Amay

Name Numerology For Anna

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