Name Detail
Ana is a version of the female given name Anna meaning "favour" or "grace".
favour
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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While Ana is a common name across many cultures, its roots can be traced to Hebrew, where it appears as a feminine form of Hanan, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It gained significant popularity in Spanish, Portuguese, and Slavic countries, often as a variation of Anna. The name is associated with figures of grace and beauty in various mythologies and literature.
Ana Ivanovic, Ana Ortiz, Ana Gasteyer, Ana Paula Consorte
Annie, Ann, Nan, Ana-Banana
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