Indian name meaning
Anna
♀ GirlAn·na · 2 syllables
Grace; favour
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Anne
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Anna add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Anna
Anna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Grace; favour.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Anna has the name number 3, “The Expresser.” It is also spelled Anne.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna means “Grace; favour.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Anna a boy or a girl name?
Anna is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anna?
Anna is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Anna?
In the Chaldean system, Anna has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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