Ana

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Ana means "gracious" or "full of grace".
Scripts(How to write)
In Spanish and Portuguese, the name is written "Ana". In Croatian, the name is written "Ana" or "Anamarija". In Romanian, the name is written "Ana" or "Anca".
Ана(Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian)
ანა(Georgian)
Pronunciation
A-na(Spanish, Romanian)
AH-NAH(Georgian)
The name Ana is pronounced "AH-nah".
U-nu(Portuguese)
Popularity
Ana is a very popular name worldwide. It ranks in the top 20 names in Portugal and is also popular in Spain, Croatia, and Romania. It is also a common name in Latin America and the Philippines.

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Ana Name meanings & History

The name Ana has multiple origins. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah. Ana is also commonly used in Croatia, where it is derived from the Croatian word for "gracious". In Romanian, the name Ana means "favor" or "grace". The name Ana means "gracious" or "full of grace". Form of Anna used in various languages. The name Ana is commonly used as a first name for girls. It is a versatile name that can be used in many different cultures and countries.

Zodiac Sign of Ana: Action Aries

Synonyms of Ana:

A: Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive

N: Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Nagging,Nice,Neat

Ana is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been many famous people throughout history with the name Ana. Some notable examples include Ana de Armas, a Cuban-Spanish actress, and Ana Ivanovic, a retired Serbian tennis player.

2.) Ana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hawaiian, Spanish) a form of Hannah.


3.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: Romanian form of Anna, which is from the Hebrew Hannah, a derivative of hannah, chaanach (grace, gracious, mercy). Pet: Anica, Anicuta. (AH-NAH)


4.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: The Portuguese cognate of Anna, a name derived from the Hebrew Hannah, which is from hannah, chaanach (gracious, full of grace, mercy). In medieval Christian tradition, Anne was the name assigned to the mother of the Virgin Mary, as Joachim was assigned to her father. (AH-NAH)


5.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Derived from the Hawaiian name of the Chinese rice flower, an attractive shrub having shiny leaves and fragrant blossoms. Var: Misilana. Short: Lana. (MEE-KEE-LAH-NAH)


6.) Ana (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Favoured by God

Other Forms: Anna, Annah


7.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Polynesian

Meanings: A cave. Ana is also used as the Polynesian form of Anna (gracious, mercy). See ANNA (English Names). (AH-NAH)


8.) Ana (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Ana has several meanings depending on its origin. In Spanish and Portuguese, it means "gracious" or "full of grace". In Croatian, it means "favor" or "grace". Other possible meanings include "merciful", "compassionate", and "beloved".

Scripts: In Spanish and Portuguese, the name is spelled "Ana". In Croatian, it is spelled "Ana" or "Anašim".
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
亜奈,
安奈,

Pronunciation: AH-NAH
AH-nah (Spanish and Portuguese), ah-NAH (Croatian).


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Description: Ana is a name of Spanish, Portuguese, and Croatian origin. It is also used in many other languages, including Romanian, Bulgarian, and Slovene. Ana has several meanings depending on its origin. In Spanish and Portuguese, it means "gracious" or "full of grace". In Croatian, it means "favor" or "grace". Other possible meanings include "merciful", "compassionate", and "beloved". From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" or 安 (a) meaning "peace, quiet" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible. Ana is a versatile name that can work for many different cultures and languages. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name or nickname.

Famous People

Anaïs Nin (French-Cuban author), Ana Ivanovic (Serbian tennis player), Ana Rosa Quintana (Spanish journalist and TV presenter).

9.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Hawaiian form of Anna, a Latinate cognate of the Hebrew Hannah (gracious, full of grace, mercy). The variant form Anne was assigned during the Middle Ages to the mother of the Virgin Mary, as Joachim was assigned to her father. Var: Ane. (AH-NAH)


10.) ANA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Spanish form of Anna, which is from the Hebrew Hannah, a name derived from hannah, chanaach (gracious, full of grace, mercy). During medieval Christian times, Anna was the name assigned to the mother of the Virgin Mary, as Joachim was assigned to her father. Var: Anica, Anina, Anissa, Anizia. Dim: Aneta, Anetta, Anita, Anitta, Nanita, Nita. Pet: Nana. (AH-NAH)


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