Anna: name meaning and origin
Anna is a Hebrew name meaning "grace, favour". It has 2 syllables, stressed on An, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Anna
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- Anna Belle beautiful
- Anna Blair field, plain
- Anna Claire clear, bright
- Anna Faith faith, trust
- Anna Faye fairy; also faith
- Anna Grace grace, goodwill
- Anna Gray grey
- Anna Hope hope
Sibling names for Anna
- Anna & Jane Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & John Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Ellis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Grace Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Ivan Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Zayn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Anne Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Anna & Benjamin Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Anna
No traditional nickname; Anna is usually used in full. Possible short forms: An, Anie.
Anna is also a nickname for Gianna.
Names with a similar meaning
Questions about Anna
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna is a Hebrew name meaning "grace, favour".
How many syllables are in Anna?
Anna has 2 syllables (An-na), with the stress usually on "An".
What are nicknames for Anna?
Anna has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include An, Anie.
Is Anna a boy's or girl's name?
Anna is traditionally a girl's name.