Anna is a
Latin form of the
Greek name Ἅννα and the Hebrew name
Hannah (, meaning "favor" or "grace"). Anna is in wide use in countries across the world as are its variants
Anne, originally a
French version of the name, though in use in
English speaking countries for hundreds of years, and
Ann, which was originally the English spelling.
Saint Anne was traditionally the name of the mother of the
Virgin Mary, which accounts for its wide use and popularity among
Christians. The name has also been used for numerous saints and queens.