[æn]

Definitions

1. noun

a female given name, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning ‘gracious’ or ‘favor’.

“She was named Anne after her great aunt.”

2. noun

the wife or female partner of a saint or a person of great importance, often mentioned in historical records.

“Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII.”

3. proper noun

a given name, often associated with royalty, nobility, or historical figures, such as Anne of Great Britain or Anne Boleyn.

“Anne of Great Britain was the Queen of Great Britain from 1702 to 1714.”