Anna

The name Anna is one of the most common in the world. In translation from Hebrew or Arabic, the name Anna means "grace" or "favor." However, the meaning of the name can vary in different cultures and languages.

In English, the name Anna comes from the Greek name Άννα (Anna), which in turn is the Greek form of the name Hannah. In biblical texts, the name Hannah refers to one of the women, a prophetess, and the mother of Samuel. The name Samuel, in turn, has Hebrew origins and means "God's request."

In the Catholic tradition, the name Anna is associated with Anna, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She corresponds to the prophetess Hannah from the Old Testament.

In the Orthodox tradition, the name Anna is also associated with the mother of the Virgin Mary and is celebrated on the feast of Saint Anna on July 26.

The name Anna has many different variations in various languages and cultures:

• Ana (Spanish)
• Anita (Spanish)
• Hannah (Hebrew)
• Hanni (Palestinian)
• Ann (English)
• Annie (English)
• Annushka (Russian)
• Anya (Russian)
• Anechka (Russian)
• Annette (French)
• Annetta (French)
• Annalisa (Italian)
• Annabella (Italian)

This allows the name Anna to be well-known and frequently used in various languages and cultures, as well as to remain popular across different eras.