Anna
/ˈana/
Anna is the German female given name for Anna.
In informal settings, Anna is the most common way to address someone with this name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈana/
Did you know?
- The name is often used in German 'Diminutives' or nicknames, such as 'Anni' or 'Annchen', depending on the specific regional dialect.
- In many German-speaking regions, 'Anna' is often paired with other names to form 'Doppelnamen' like 'Anna-Lena' or 'Anna-Maria'.
- The name has deep biblical roots, as it is the Hebrew name for the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Examples in context
- Ja, ich bin Anna.Yes, I'm Anna.This sentence is useful for confirming your identity using Anna.Tatoeba #13539253 by mhr, translation #8910540 by sundown
- Ja, ich heiße Anna.Yes, my name's Anna.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself by name using Anna.Tatoeba #8769248 by Yorwba, translation #8910539 by sundown
- Anna ist meine Schwägerin.Anna is my sister-in-law.This sentence is useful for identifying a relative using Anna.Tatoeba #4687702 by tarsier, translation #12204433 by sundown
- 156 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are talking about a mutual friend.
- MaximilianIst Anna heute im Büro?Is Anna in the office today?
- JuliaNein, Anna ist krank.No, Anna is sick.
- MaximilianDas ist aber schade.That is a pity.
- JuliaJa, sie braucht viel Ruhe.Yes, she needs a lot of rest.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Anna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
