Ann
/æn/noun
A female given name derived from Latin, often associated with grace and favor.
Did you know?The name Ann is linked to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace', and has been borne by numerous saints, imbuing it with a sense of divine favor.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew
Hebrew
חַנָּה (Ḥannāh)
“Grace or favor, often associated with divine blessings.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἄννα (Ánna)
“A form that continued the legacy of grace and beauty.”
Latin
Latin
Anna
“A name used to denote grace, often used in Christian contexts.”
Old French
Old French
Anne
“The French adaptation that further popularized the name in Europe.”
Modern English
English
Ann
“The modern English variant widely used as a given name.”