Anan
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anan
The given name 'Anan' means "cloud" in Hebrew (from the root עָנָן, *anan*), and also appears in Arabic with a similar meaning of "clouds" or "moisture." It is used in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as a minor biblical figure in the Book of Nehemiah, and in Islamic cultures as a name referencing natural phenomena.
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Etymology
The given name 'Anan' means "cloud" in Hebrew (from the root עָנָן, *anan*), and also appears in Arabic with a similar meaning of "clouds" or "moisture." It is used in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as a minor biblical figure in the Book of Nehemiah, and in Islamic cultures as a name referencing natural phenomena.
Anan currently ranks #12,138 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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