Jewish Baby Names

Anna

חַנָּה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: He has favored me
• Anna is the international version of Channah, or Hannah — a Hebrew name meaning “grace” or “favor.” In the Bible, Hannah was a woman who longed for a child and poured her heart out in prayer. She later gave birth to Samuel, one of the great prophets. Anna carries that same quiet strength and spiritual depth, with a simple, timeless style.
• Alternate Spellings: Ana
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Chana
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Elizabeth
  ,
  Susan
  ,
  Tobi
  ,
  Benjamin
• Theme: God