girl · Hebrew

Anna

/A-nna/

Meaning: Grace, favour

Anna at a glance

Meaning: Grace, favour
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: A-nna
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Annah, Annaah, Anniah, Anneeya, Anniyiya, Anne

Lucky details for Anna

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Anna is a Hebrew name meaning “grace, favour”. Parents choose Anna for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Anna reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Anni Any

Middle Names

Aanya Amritia Aaleeiah

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Anna

What does the name Anna mean?

Anna means “grace, favour” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Anna a boy or girl name?

Anna is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Anna?

Anna is pronounced A-nna (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Anna?

The lucky number for Anna is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Anna?

Popular short forms include Anni, Any.