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Ana

"grace, favor"

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AH·nah

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Channah (grace, favor)

What Ana means

Ana is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace, favor". It comes from Hebrew Channah (grace, favor). It is pronounced AH-nah.

Saint Anne, mother of Mary, feast July 26. Common alone and as the first element of compounds (Ana Paula, Ana Sofía, Ana Karen).

Spellings and variants: Anna.

Nicknames in Mexico: Anita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: grace, saint.

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Ana means grace, favor

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