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Anna

Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings

Origin:English
How to pronounce the name Anna
Pronunciation guide for Anna
ARPA
AE1 N AH0
IPA
ˈænə

Pronunciation Breakdown

Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Anna

Syllables (2)

AE1 N AH0

Bold syllables indicate primary stress

Sound Breakdown

AE1
at (æ)
N
knee (n)
AH0
hut (ʌ)

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

ˈænə

Standard international representation

Pronunciation Tips

• Anna has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.

• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.

Name Statistics
Key metrics and characteristics of Anna

Structure

Character Count
4
Syllable Count
2
Vowel Ratio
50%
Name Family
anna

Usability

Pronunciation Difficulty2/10

Easy to pronounce

International Friendliness10/10

Works well across languages

DNA profile of the name Anna
Unique character and personality of the name Anna

Name Personality

The Classic
Classic
Timeless
Strong

Key Characteristics

Length
Short

Concise and memorable

Rhythm
Flowing

Balanced rhythm

Sound
Balanced

Mix of vowels and consonants

Ease
Simple

Easy for most speakers

Global
Universal

Works across cultures

Heritage
anna

Part of this name family

Letter Frequency

a×2
n×2

Most frequent letters in Anna

Visual Pattern

Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants

Name Statistics

📊
Syllables
2 syllables
🗣️
Ease of Pronunciation
Very Easy
2/10 difficulty
🌍
International Friendliness
Excellent
10/10 global ease
Pronunciation Difficulty Comparison

How does Anna compare to the average name?

Anna2/10 😊
2.0
Average Name5.0/10
5.0

Anna is easier than average by 3.0 points.

Difficulty Scale:

Very Easy (0–2)← Anna
Easy (2–4)
Moderate (4–6)
Challenging (6–8)
Difficult (9–11)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Name Family

Names related to Anna (root: anna)

Current Name

Anna

Related Names (9)

Short variations:

Anna-

Medium variations:

Anna-lee

Long variations:

Anna-bella
Anna-beth
Anna-diana
Anna-diane
Anna-grace
Anna-leigh
Anna-lena

Anna belongs to a family of 10 related names.

What does the name Anna mean?
The meaning and origin of Anna
English

1. a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

English
noun
//ˈænə//

A former Indian coin.

Etymology: From Hindi अन्न (ann, “food, grain”), आना (ānā), from Sanskrit अन्न (anna).

French
name
//a.na//

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann

Etymology: A Latinate variant of French Anne, from Ἄννα (Ánna), equal to the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ) of Old Testament, meaning "grace, gracious". Cognate with English Anna.

German
name
//ˈana//

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann

Etymology: From Latin Anna, which see.

Italian
name
//ˈan.na//

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Hannah (Biblical mother of Samuel)

Etymology: From Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), from Biblical Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ).

Portuguese
name

a female given name, variant of Ana

Japanese
romanization

Rōmaji transcription of あんな

Dutch
name
//ˈɑ.naː//

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna (Biblical prophetess)

Etymology: From Middle Dutch Anna, from Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), from Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ).

Polish
name
//ˈan.na//

a female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Ann or Anna

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), from Hebrew חַנָּה (ḥannâ). Doublet of Hanna.

Swedish
name
//²ana//

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann

Etymology: First recorded as a given name in Sweden in 1291. Inherited from Old Swedish Anna, from Vulgar Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), equal to the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ) of Old Testament, meaning "grace, gracious". Cognate with English Ann.

Norwegian
name

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna, the prophetess.

Etymology: First recorded in Norway in 1340. From Vulgate Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), equal to the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ) of Old Testament, meaning "grace, gracious". Cognate with English Ann.

Danish
name

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna (Biblical prophetess)

Finnish
verb
//ˈɑnːɑˣ//

inflection of antaa:; present active indicative connegative

Czech
name
/[ˈana]/

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann

Latin
verb

second-person singular present active imperative of annō

Meaning Theme
The emotional tone and themes in Anna's meanings

Primary Theme

📖
Descriptive

Based on origin, place, or historical context

Theme Distribution

Descriptive
18
Name Numerology
Numerological analysis and letter patterns for Anna

Life Path Number

3
The Creative

Creative spirits who bring joy and inspiration through self-expression.

Expressive
Social
Artistic
Joyful

Most Common Letters

a×2
n×2

Sound Composition

Vowels
2(50%)
Consonants
2(50%)

Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong

Numerology Breakdown

a1
n5
n5
a1

Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.

Notable People Named Anna
Famous individuals named Anna
👤

Anna J. Harrison

American organic chemist (1912–1998)

Born: 1912

👤

Anna Nordqvist

Swedish female golf player

Born: 1987

👤

Anna Hollmann

German comics artist (1983-)

Born: 1983

👤

Grace Coolidge

First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929

Born: 1879

👤

Anna Deavere Smith

American actress, playwright and professor

Born: 1950

How popular is the name Anna?
Popularity rankings for Anna around the world
CountryGenderRankYears
Australiagirl#702019-2019
Austriagirl#12018-2018
Belgiumgirl#132018-2018
Canadagirl#472018-2018
Czechiagirl#32016-2016
Denmarkgirl#92018-2018
Finlandgirl#472011-2011
Francegirl#92018-2018
Germanygirl#112019-2019
Hungarygirl#22019-2019
Icelandgirl#112016-2016
Irelandgirl#192019-2019
Italygirl#102018-2018
Netherlandsgirl#82019-2019
New Zealandgirl#862019-2019
Norwaygirl#142018-2018
Polandgirl#242019-2019
Portugalgirl#972011-2011
Russian Federationgirl#32018-2018
Spaingirl#942017-2017
Swedengirl#972015-2015
Switzerlandgirl#82018-2018
United Kingdomgirl#852018-2018
United Statesboy#9291930-1930
United Statesgirl#542018-2018
Country Comparison
How Anna ranks across different countries

Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)

What names are similar to Anna?
Names similar to Anna
AnnaAnna-Anna-bellaAnna-bethAnna-dianaAnna-dianeAnna-graceAnna-leeAnna-leighAnna-lena
What words rhyme with the name Anna?
Rhyming words for Anna
adriana
alana
aldana
amana
americana
ana
andriana
arana
arcana
ariana
arianna
arlana
avana
banana
bandana
branna
briana
brianna
cabana
campana

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anna mean in English?
A former Indian coin.
What does Anna mean in French?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann
What does Anna mean in German?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann
What does Anna mean in Italian?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Hannah (Biblical mother of Samuel)
What does Anna mean in Portuguese?
a female given name, variant of Ana
What does Anna mean in Japanese?
Rōmaji transcription of あんな
What does Anna mean in Dutch?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna (Biblical prophetess)
What does Anna mean in Polish?
a female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Ann or Anna
What does Anna mean in Swedish?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann
What does Anna mean in Norwegian?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna, the prophetess.
What does Anna mean in Danish?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann; Anna (Biblical prophetess)
What does Anna mean in Finnish?
inflection of antaa:; present active indicative connegative
What does Anna mean in Czech?
a female given name, equivalent to English Ann
What does Anna mean in Latin?
second-person singular present active imperative of annō
How do you pronounce Anna?
IPA: /ˈænə/ ARPA: AE1 N AH0 This name is very easy to pronounce.
How many syllables are in Anna?
Anna has 2 syllables.
Is Anna easy to pronounce?
Yes, Anna is very easy to pronounce. It has simple, common sounds that most people can say without difficulty.
Is Anna easy to pronounce internationally?
Yes, Anna is extremely international-friendly (10/10). It uses sounds that are common across many languages and cultures, making it easy for people worldwide to pronounce.
Who are some famous people named Anna?
There are 100 notable people named Anna. This name has significant cultural presence and recognition.
What names are similar to Anna?
Names similar to Anna include: Anna-, Anna-bella, Anna-beth, Anna-diana, Anna-diane. These names share similar sounds or roots.
Is Anna a good baby name?
Anna makes an excellent baby name! It's easy to pronounce and internationally friendly, making it a great choice for parents looking for these qualities in a name.
Is Anna a boy or girl name?
Anna can be used for any gender, though usage varies by culture and region. Check the rankings section to see gender distribution patterns.
How do you spell Anna?
The name is spelled A-n-n-a. Common spelling variations include: Anna-, Anna-bella, Anna-beth.
What middle names go well with Anna?
Middle names that pair well with Anna include: Elizabeth, Alexander, Benjamin. Consider the flow and rhythm when saying the full name aloud. Names with different syllable counts often create a pleasant cadence.
What sibling names pair well with Anna?
Sibling names that pair well with Anna include: Anna-, Anna-bella, Anna-beth, Anna-diana. These names share similar origins, sounds, or cultural backgrounds, creating a cohesive family naming theme.
Will teachers be able to pronounce Anna?
Yes, Anna is very straightforward to pronounce. Teachers and other adults will have no difficulty with this name. It uses common sound patterns that are familiar to most English speakers.
What culture is the name Anna from?
Anna has diverse cultural origins, with connections to English, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew traditions. This multicultural heritage demonstrates how names transcend borders, being embraced by different societies and evolving across time. Each cultural influence adds depth and richness to the name's meaning and history.
Is Anna suitable for a professional career?
Anna is well-suited for professional contexts. It's easy to pronounce in professional settings and internationally friendly for global careers. Names that are easy to say, spell, and remember often have advantages in career settings, though ultimately competence matters far more than name choice.
Is Anna a long or short name?
Anna is a short name with 4 letters (2 syllables). Short names are practical and easy to use in everyday contexts. They rarely need nicknames.
What are common misspellings of Anna?
Common spelling variations of Anna include: Anna-. Always verify the correct spelling with the parent.
What's the difference between Anna and Anna-?
Anna and Anna- are related names that share similar origins or sounds. Anna is spelled Anna while Anna- is spelled Anna-. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference, cultural background, or family tradition.