Anna — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Ann name A female given name, an English form of Hannah.
- anna name A female given name, a Latinate form related to Ann and Hannah.
- Annas name A Jewish high priest of the New Testament era, remembered for his role alongside his son-in-law Caiaphas in the trial of Jesus.
- Hannah noun A common female given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
Senses
Anna is used for these senses in English:
- Ann A en given name.
- Anna A prophetess in the New Testament.
- Annas (biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.
- Hannah (biblical character) Mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
anna — full definition
- name A female given name, a Latinate form related to Ann and Hannah.
- noun A small historical coin once used in British India, worth one-sixteenth of a rupee.