Annas
חנניה
A shortened Greek form of Ananias, ultimately from Hebrew Hananiah, "the LORD has been gracious".
Meaning and origin
Annas clips the fuller Greek name Ananias down to its first and last syllables, and Ananias in turn stands in for Hebrew Hananiah.
How to pronounce Annas
| Hebrew | ah-NAHS /aˈnas/ |
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