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Female

Ana

Name Meaning:

A widely used form of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah), meaning "grace" or "favor."

Noteable Namesakes

Ana de Armas (Actress); Ana Ivanovic (Tennis Player); Anaïs Nin (Author - though often uses diacritic)

Origin

Spanish/Portuguese/Slavic

Popularity

US: #214, UK: #183

Variations/Nicknames

Ani; Anita

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