Ana (en. Ann)

/ˈana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A proper name for a woman.
Ana is a great friend.
Ana es una gran amiga.
An acronym that can refer to analysis in a technical or scientific context.
The data analysis showed interesting results.
El ana de los datos mostró resultados interesantes.

Etymology

The name Ana has Hebrew origins, derived from 'Hannah', which means 'grace'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ana and Elsa
Reference to the protagonists of the movie 'Frozen'.
Ana y Elsa
Ana as always
Expression used to refer to someone who behaves in a habitual manner.
Ana como siempre

Related Words

analysis
Detailed study of a matter or situation.
análisis
analogous
That which is comparable or similar to something.
análogo

Slang Meanings

A girl who is often called Ana.
That ana is always at the party.
Esa ana siempre está en la fiesta.
Informally referring to someone with very specific characteristics.
Don’t be so ana today, relax.
No seas tan ana hoy, relájate.