anna
Anna (name) means a female given name, a Latinate form related to Ann and Hannah. Example: “Anna studied violin from the age of six.”
How to Use Anna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common first name, or a small unit of currency once used in colonial India.
Word Forms
annas plural, Annas plural
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_____ studied violin from the age of six.
Etymology
The name traces to Hebrew Hannah ("grace"); the coin sense comes separately from Hindi ann.
Rhymes for anna
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What does “anna” mean?
The word “anna” means a female given name, a Latinate form related to Ann and Hannah. In plain terms, a common first name, or a small unit of currency once used in colonial India.
How do you pronounce “anna”?
“Anna” is pronounced A-nuh (/ˈænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “anna” in a sentence?
Here is “anna” used in a sentence: “Anna studied violin from the age of six.”
What part of speech is “anna”?
Depending on how it is used, “anna” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “anna” come from?
The word “anna” comes from Hebrew. The name traces to Hebrew Hannah ("grace"); the coin sense comes separately from Hindi ann.
Is “anna” a common word?
“Anna” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “anna” have?
“Anna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, a Latinate form related to Ann and Hannah.
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