Anne
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/æn/
grace, favor (female name)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Anne' originates from Hebrew, specifically the name 'Hannah' (Hebrew: 'Channah'), where 'Channah' meant 'grace' or 'favor'.
Historical Evolution
'Anne' changed from Medieval Latin 'Anna' and Old French 'Anne' and eventually became the modern English name 'Anne'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'grace' or 'favor', and as a given name it has retained that meaning as an associated name-meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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