Anna Kasten

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Anna Kasten — grace, favor
682K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Anna Kasten is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Anna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria. The surname Kasten: Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East. Anna is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 682K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Anna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Anna

Meaning: grace, favor

Hebrew

Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.

Surname: Kasten

Hebrew

Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Anna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Anna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Anna has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Anne
  • Hannah
  • Annalisa
  • Annamaria
  • Anita
  • Anya

Notable People Named Anna Kasten

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Anna Kasten:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Anna?
The first name Anna originates from Hebrew. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.
When was Anna most popular?
The name Anna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kasten?
The surname Kasten originates from Hebrew. Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.
How common is the surname Kasten?
The surname Kasten is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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