Sally-Ann
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sally-Ann
Sally-Ann is a compound name combining Sally (a diminutive of Sarah, from Hebrew "Sarāh" meaning "princess") and Ann (from Hebrew "Hannah" meaning "grace" or "favor").
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Etymology
Sally-Ann is a compound name combining Sally (a diminutive of Sarah, from Hebrew "Sarāh" meaning "princess") and Ann (from Hebrew "Hannah" meaning "grace" or "favor"). The hyphenated form emerged in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Britain, during the 20th century as a popular practice of combining two traditional names.
Sally-Ann currently ranks #4,739 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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