Anna Mai
Hebrew/Japanese or Vietnamese · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anna Mai
Anna derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor," while Mai comes from various origins including Japanese (meaning "dance" or "brightness") or Vietnamese (a common given name element).
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Etymology
Anna derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor," while Mai comes from various origins including Japanese (meaning "dance" or "brightness") or Vietnamese (a common given name element). The name combination is used primarily in Vietnamese, Japanese, and Western contexts, with Anna having deep roots in Christian tradition as the name of Mary's mother in apocryphal texts, and Mai being prevalent in East Asian cultures.
Anna Mai currently ranks #910 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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