Anna
Meaning of Anna
The name Anna is a classic and timeless choice for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to the Hebrew language, where it means "grace" or "favor". It's a name that has been popular across various cultures and languages, evident in its different variations like Ana and Anya. In English-speaking countries, it's pronounced as AN-uh, while in Italy, for instance, it's pronounced as AH-nah. The name has consistently been favored in the United States over the years. In fact, since 1880, it has remained within the top 100 names for newborn girls. Whether you're looking for a name with historical roots or one that transcends cultural boundaries, Anna could be an excellent pick!
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as AH-nah (/ˈaːna/)
English
- Pronunced as AN-uh (/ˈænə/)
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Notable People Named Anna
| Dame Anna Wintour is a highly influential British and American media executive, best known for her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988, and for her significant impact on the fashion industry. |
| Anna Hazare - Kisan Baburao "Anna" Hazare is an Indian social activist known for leading movements promoting rural development, government transparency, and fighting corruption, and for his work in developing the village of Ralegan Siddhi. |
| Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, had a diverse career in silent and sound films, television, stage, and radio. |
| Anna Akhmatova, a prominent Russian poet of the 20th century, was a Nobel Prize nominee and a highly influential figure in literature. |
| Anna Faris is an American actress known for her comedic roles, including her lead part in the Scary Movie film series. |
| Anna Pavlovna Pavlova was a renowned Russian prima ballerina known for creating the role of The Dying Swan and being the first ballerina to tour the world with her own company. |
| Anna of Russia - Anna Ioannovna, also known as Anna Ivanovna or Anne, was a regent of the duchy of Courland and later ruled as Empress of Russia, heavily influenced by her uncle Peter the Great. |
| Anna Paquin is a Canadian and New Zealand actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 11 for her role in The Piano. |
| Anna Cooke Kendrick is an American actress known for her roles in the Pitch Perfect film series and her Academy Award-nominated performance in Up in the Air. |
| Anna Tuthill Harrison, the first lady of the United States in 1841, served for only one month as her husband, President William Henry Harrison, passed away shortly after his term began, making her the first first lady to be widowed while holding the title. |
| Dame Anna Felicja Dominiczak is a prominent Polish-born British medical researcher, Regius Professor of Medicine, and Chief Scientist for the Scottish Government. |
| Anna Cappellini is an accomplished Italian ice dancer, known for her World and European championship titles, as well as numerous other accolades with her partner Luca Lanotte. |
| Anna Veith is an Austrian former alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist who was the overall World Cup champion for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. |
| Anna Kingsford was an English anti-vivisectionist, vegetarianism, and women's rights campaigner. |
| Anna Amalia, Abbess of Quedlinburg - Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia, a prominent figure in early modern Germany, was a composer and music curator who also held the title of princess-abbess of Quedlinburg. |
