Meaning & History
Anano is a Georgian variant of Ana, which itself is a form of Anna. The name ultimately traces back through Greek and Latin to the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "favor" or "grace." In the Old Testament, Hannah was the mother of Samuel, and the name appears in the New Testament as Anna, a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah.
Cultural Significance in Georgia
In Georgia, Anano is a feminine given name derived from Ana, the most common Georgian form of Hannah/Anna. The name benefits from the longstanding veneration of Saint Anne (Anna), the mother of the Virgin Mary, which brought the name into widespread Christian use. Georgia's adoption of Christianity in the 4th century exposed the country to this naming tradition, though exact dates of the name's local popularity are not documented in available sources.
Related Variants and Forms
Georgian has developed its own diminutives and derivatives of Ana, including Ani and Anuki. While Anano itself is less frequent than Ana, it shares the same biblical and religious heritage as its cognates across the world, such as Anna (Ukrainian, English, etc.), Hanna (Ukrainian), Hannah (Hebrew), Ane (Norwegian), and Anne (Swedish).
- Meaning: Favor, grace (via Hannah)
- Origin: Georgian (variant of Ana)
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage Regions: Georgia