feminine Anya

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Origin:
hebrew
Name Root:
channâh > Ḥannāh
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Latin form of the Greek name “Ánna (Ἄννα)” from the Hebrew name “Channâh > Ḥannāh,” meaning “graciousness, he was gracious, showed favor.” Hannah, also occasionally transliterated as Channah or Ḥannāh, is Elkanah’s wife mentioned in Samuel’s Books. According to the Hebrew Bible, she was the mother of Samuel. Saint Anne was traditionally the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary, which accounts for its extensive use and popularity among Christians. The name has also been used for numerous saints and queens. The mid-7th century King Anna of East Anglia was one such male Anna. Anna is in extensive use in countries across the world as are its variants Anne, initially a French version of the name, though in use in English speaking countries for hundreds of years, and Ann, which was initially the English spelling.

Usage

russian
russian

Use in other languages

czech
dutch
english
italian
latvian
polish
danish
finnish
german
greenlandic
icelandic
norwegian
swedish
armenian
belarusian
bulgarian
catalan
estonian
faroese
hungarian (magyar)
indian (hindi)
irish
latin
old danish
old norse
old swedish
russian
scottish
slovak
ukrainian
welsh
french (provençal)
hebrew
french
english (african american)
lithuanian
basque
croatian
georgian
macedonian
portuguese
romanian
serbian
slovene
spanish
arabic
yiddish
sami (lapps)
ancient greek
greek

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International Interest for Anya

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #486


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #4166

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #5

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Chakra Number: #5
Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

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Color meaning: Blue

The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.

Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Anya Ayoung-chee, Former Miss Trinidad And Tobago
Anya Corke, Hong Kong Chess Player
Anya Gallaccio, British Artist
Anya Hindmarch, British Fashion Designer
Anya Kamenetz, Freelance Writer
Anya Lahiri, British Singer
Anya Major, Athlete, Actress And Model
Anya Marina, Singer-songwriter
Anya Monzikova, Russian-american Model
Anya Rozova, Fashion Model
Anya Schiffrin, International Business Professor At Columbia University
Anya Seton (1904–1990) American Author Of Historical Romances
Anya Taranda (1915–1970) American Model, Actress And Wife Of Harold Arlen
Anya Teixeira (1913–1992) Ukrainian Street Photographer And Photojournalist