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Anne

Anne (name) means a female given name, the French form of Ann. Example: “Anne moved to Paris after finishing university.”

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A female given name, the French form of Ann.

"Anne moved to Paris after finishing university."

How to Use Anne

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common first name meaning "grace," the French-derived spelling of Ann.

Easily confused with

ann → anna →

Word Forms

Annes plural

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Etymology

From French Anne, from Late Latin Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace."

Origin: Late Latin

Rhymes for Anne

Joanne Jeanne Dianne Leanne Luanne Roxanne Suzanne Susanne Marianne Lausanne Roseanne Julianne

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Anne” mean?

The word “Anne” means a female given name, the French form of Ann. In plain terms, a common first name meaning "grace," the French-derived spelling of Ann.

How do you pronounce “Anne”?

“Anne” is pronounced an (/æn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Anne” in a sentence?

Here is “Anne” used in a sentence: “Anne moved to Paris after finishing university.”

What part of speech is “Anne”?

“Anne” is a name.

Where does the word “Anne” come from?

The word “Anne” comes from Late Latin. From French Anne, from Late Latin Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace.".

Is “Anne” a common word?

“Anne” is a fairly common word in modern English.