The name itself is used in all western languages and religions of the world although there are minor differences in spelling.

Anna name meaning in greek. Both come from the common Hebrew verb חנן hanan meaning to be gracious or to be compassionate. People with the name Anna have a deep inner desire for love and companionship and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony. Anna is a very common Greek female name.

The name was borne by the sister of Dido Queen of Carthage in Virgils Aeneid. Name of a flower which is very gentle. Male version of name Anna.

More info about the name Anna. From Vulgate Latin Anna from Ancient Greek Ἄννα Ánna equal to the Hebrew female name חנה ḥannâ of Old Testament meaning grace gracious. The name appears briefly in the New Testament belonging to a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah.

Form of Channah see Hannah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. Many later Old Testament translations including the English use the Hannah spelling instead of Anna. Originally a form of HANNAH.

Hannah means grace and favour. Anna is the Latin form of Hannah a Hebrew name that derived from root chanan meaning grace European Christians embraced the name for its associations with the Virgin Marys mother Saint Annaknown in English as Saint Anne. It was a popular name in the Byzantine Empire from an early date.

It is of Hebrew origin and the meaning of Anna is He God has favored me. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a prophetess. Greek female names were a big favorite of Shakespeares with such Greek girls names.