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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."
"French Socialists gathered recently in the Loire Valley for a weekend of debate that turned into the virtual anointment of Anne Hidalgo, the charismatic and divisive mayor of Paris, as their candidate for next year’s presidential election."
— Roger Cohen, The French Left Is in Disarray, but Here Comes Anne Hidalgo (2021)
How to use Anne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common first name meaning "grace," the French-derived spelling of Ann.
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Etymology
From French Anne, from Late Latin Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace."
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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.
What is the difference between Anne and Ann?
Anne is the French form of the given name Ann, and the two are variants of the same name. The main difference is spelling: Anne ends in a silent "e," while Ann does not. Both are pronounced the same way.
What is the origin of the name Anne?
Anne is a female given name and the French form of Ann. Names in this family ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour," which passed through Greek and Latin into many European languages.
Is Anne a first name or a surname?
Anne is chiefly a female given (first) name. It is also frequently used as a middle name, as in "Mary Anne." It is rare as a surname.
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