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GirlDutch & Flemish

Ans

From Hebrew Hannah: "favour, grace".

Meaning and origin

Ans is a classic Dutch diminutive of Anna, itself descended from the Hebrew Hannah.

How to pronounce Ans

Dutch (Netherlands)AHNS /ɑns/

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