Annas

See also: annas

English

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Annas

plural of Anna

Etymology 2

Anglicism of Ancient Greek Άννας (Ánnas), from Hebrew / Aramaic חנן‬‎ (khanan) as a shortened form of חֲנַנְיָה‎ (khananya).

Proper noun

Annas

(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

Anagrams

na-nas, naans, nanas, sanna

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