Meaning of name Anna

The names of some famous persons by the name Anna (or its variants) are:

Anna Pavlova, born on 31 January, a famous ballerina . Anna Pavlova's background: Legendary ballerina. Best remembered for her powerful performances as 'La Clygne' The Dying Swan, she is hailed as one of the greatest dancers ever.

Saint Anne, born on 20 September, a famous saint . Saint Anne's background: Patron Saint of Quebec and Brittany, as well as patroness of miners and women in labour. Believed to be the mother of Virgin Mary. As the story goes, Saint Anna and her husband remained childless for many years, before an angel visited them and informed them of the impending conception of a child -- Mary. They then promised the child to the service of God, and gave her up to the Second Temple when she was three years old.

Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova, born on 7 June, a famous tennis player . Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova's background: Retired Russian tennis superstar. Grand Slam doubles champion in 1999 and 2002. Also a model, she has been the face for many brands including Berlei, the sports brand, and appeared in the impactful advertisement 'only the ball should bounce' for the brand's sports bra. Her beauty made a favourite amongst brands and magazines. She was named FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World in both the U.K. and U.S. edition, and was also voted the 'Hottest Female Athlete'.