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Anna: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Anna · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Anna: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Grace, mercy»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

99 out of 100

Where Anna is popular

  • Russia#3
  • Ukraine#7
  • Italy#12

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 Anna

Anna is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Grace, mercy." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Anna, Anna runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Anna is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Анна.

Today Anna is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Анна

FAQ

What does the name Anna mean?+

The name Anna means "Grace, mercy".

What is the origin of the name Anna?+

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Anna a girl or boy name?+

Anna is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Anna?+

Anna is pronounced Anna (2 syllables).

Is Anna a popular name?+

Anna is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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