Ana: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Ana · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Ana: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Grace, favour»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
89 out of 100
Where Ana is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Ana
With its Hebrew heritage, Ana has long been valued for its meaning, "Grace, favour." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Ana is said Ana (2 syllables). Ana is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Ana is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.
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FAQ
What does the name Ana mean?+
The name Ana means "Grace, favour".
What is the origin of the name Ana?+
Ana is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Ana a girl or boy name?+
Ana is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ana?+
Ana is pronounced Ana (2 syllables).
Is Ana a popular name?+
Ana is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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