English · Girl name
Ann
“grace”
About the name Ann
Ann is an English feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning ‘grace’ or ‘favor.’ The name reached English through the Greek form ‘Anna’ and the Latin ‘Anna.’ Ann has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries and is closely related to the names Anne and Anna. It has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Saint Ann, traditionally recognized as the mother of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.
- Meaning
- grace
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AN(1 syl.)
Middle names for Ann
- Ann Marie
- Ann Elizabeth
- Ann Grace
- Ann Louise
- Ann Joy
Questions about Ann
- What does Ann mean?
- Ann is an English name meaning "grace".
- How do you pronounce Ann?
- Ann is pronounced AN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ann?
- Variants of Ann include Anne, Anna, Ana.
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