English
Meaning
Its source is Channah, a Hebrew name meaning "Favored grace."
Meaning
Merciful.
Languages used in
This girl's name is used in English and Greek.
Background story
In the Jewish scriptures, Channah, wife of Elkanah, was barren. At the temple near Shiloh, she asked God to bless her with a child, promising to dedicate her baby to His service.
Her prayer was answered, and her son Samuel was ''lent to the Lord'' for all the days of his life. Indeed, he grew up to be one of Israel's most revered prophets.
With this story in mind, some authorites translate this name as a full sentence: ''God has graced me with a son.''
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English
Meaning
Its source is Channah, a Hebrew name meaning "Favored grace."
Meaning
Merciful.
Languages used in
This girl's name is used in English and Greek.
Background story
In the Jewish scriptures, Channah, wife of Elkanah, was barren. At the temple near Shiloh, she asked God to bless her with a child, promising to dedicate her baby to His service.
Her prayer was answered, and her son Samuel was ''lent to the Lord'' for all the days of his life. Indeed, he grew up to be one of Israel's most revered prophets.
With this story in mind, some authorites translate this name as a full sentence: ''God has graced me with a son.''
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Statistics for the name Ann (female)
- In USA in 2006, the girl name Ann
was ranked as number 731 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the girl name Ann
was ranked as number 643 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the girl name Ann
was ranked as number 686 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the girl name Ann
was ranked as number 556 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the girl name Ann
was ranked as number 521 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
